Transferred as a god with dashing features into a television program that I never paid attention to ? Hell yeah. But what's with the 'Prone to Enslavement clause ?'
After having a terrible and horrible life , I was given a chance and made a deal with the dev-I mean Discord. Transferred as a god with dashing features into a television program that I never paid attention to ? Hell yeah. My only concern is what Discord meant by 'prone to enslavement.'
Destiny...What a lovely way to say you have no control whatsoever in whatever you do. No offence to anyone but it is a word that I despise in the highest degree. I mean my whole life was a mess. Destined to be that ugly loner, hated by his parents for all his shortcomings and, not forgetting his failing grades. If children were packages then I was a super deluxe package of all the wrong things. Sadness included. Destiny sucks.
I mean there was one aspect of my life that I could express gratitude. Life itself. Yep, that's how bad it was, to a point I could only be grateful for life itself. Now do not misunderstand what I'm trying to say here. I never complained about my plight, to anyone....until now that is.
Self-pity was never my thing and It should never be your's either. What I am trying to say is that despite all my problems in terms of looks, happiness, friends, health, intellect, love, family, the list goes on, I was grateful. Sort of. Like grateful that I was alive for the day and the day after that kinda way. I would do things like saying stuff to myself before I went to bed that there were others around the world who had it worse. It kept me going. But it seemed destiny had other plans for me. It all started on a very rainy night when my matric results were sent.
I honestly could not take it. The tears that I withheld after seeing my results, gushed forth unto my pillow. Grade 12. I failed. All the effort I put was for nothing. Why ? Why am I so dumb ? I hear my parents talking. They furious. My tears increase as I hear them cursing me. The mistake, the black sheep, the curse of the family. Why can't I be like my sister or my younger brother ? I mean my parents always used to talk like this and I got numb to it but why is it paining more than usual, like they really sharpen the knife this time, taking turns stabbing my heart ? Sighing I wiped my tears, maybe because I finally accepted that my parents hate me ? I mean not once did I saw a smile etched on their faces when it involved me or a compliment or a tap on the back ?
I flinched as their voices became louder at each other until Shouting ensues. I pushed my face against my pillow, no doubt they were blaming each other for my existence. I gave out a dry chuckle. If only the girls in high school could fight over me like that. Oh well, Jokes are just jokes, but it's nice. It keeps me sane, my only sliver of another emotion besides sadness. You could also say it prevented me from going near the rope. Despite my position I would never resort to suicide but...I'm teetering on the edge right now. The jokes aren't coming as quick as there were before.
*SLAM !* My door is flung open revealing a angry figure, trembling with rage.
I wake up in a jolt, wide-eyed as I see my fath-
*Smack !* The force of his hand was immediate and immense.
"Why !" He raged, spittle flying everywhere as he hits me again, this time with a belt. "WHY WHERE YOU BORN ! THIS FAMILY IS CRUMBLING BECAUSE OF YOU ! DO YOU WANT US TO DIVORCE !?!? IS THAT IT !?? HOW CAN YOU BE SO FUCKING DUMB !?!?!?"
I cry out in pain as he punches me aand whips continously across my whole body. Never did I experience such a heavy beating like this before. His breath smelt of alcohol. His spit flying everywhere
"Fathe-" I vomit as he punched me again in the stomach.
"STOP CALLING ME THAT YOU PIECE OF SHIT ! I NEVER WAS YOUR FATHER TO BEGIN WITH ! I KNEW WE SHOULD'VE HAD THAT ABORTION !"
He has never beaten me like this before, I thought, as his fingers wrapped around my neck. He always did this. Choked me until I began to scream. But this time was different. This time he did not let go. I screamed as the pain intensified. Unable to breath as my lungs cried for oxygen. I struggled until all I saw was an inky void of darkness. I , Thomas Alesia, died by the hands that belonged to a man I called Father.
How does one know they have died ? Simple, you are told that you kicked the bucket. I mean I was informed by Death himself. Nice chap. It was surreal and blunt. I mean when he appeared in front of me, literally, he stuck out his hand and said : "You dead dude. Oh and I'm Death by the way."
We always had a bad perception of the grim reaper or sometimes known as the angel of death. You would expect him wearing black robes with that cliche scary looking scythe and being an extra on the Conjuring movie set in his spare time. Obviously I cannot tell you how he looks or any description of any kind. Something to do with some identity regulations. Anyway I had a nice long chat with him. It was nice. I never actually use to converse with others so I was soaking every second of the conversation we were having but I knew why he was really striking a conversation with me.
"How did I die ?" I had to hear from another person.
Death sighed as he gave a small smile, knowing I caught on. "You are a smart one Thomas."
I wanted to belive that there was no way I died by my- him choking me to death. I wanted to belive that I most likely fell unconscious and died from something else. But I knew that was not the truth. I had to hear it to believe...to believe he did not love me.
Death looked a me, dead serious. "Do you really want to know ?" I did not want to know. " I think it's best if you don't Thomas but that's just my opinion. You kinda in shock right now. If you want to know though, it is within your right."
"Okay."I took a deep breath. I'll take his advice. If Death does not want to talk about Death then it's advice I'll gladly take. "So." I said, rubbing my hands. "Where's heaven ?" I was pretty sure I was going to heaven. With all the suffering and unfairness I experienced in the world, confidence of paradise was running through me. Is that arrogant of me to say that ?
Death laughed at my outburst. "You not going to heaven." My heart nearly burst. Why am I suprised ? My luck was always rotten. "Or hell." He added quickly.
I held my chest as I steadied my breath. I was going to be the first person to die a second time. "Do not ever do that. Ever. You gave me a heart attack !"
Death gave a sheepish smile as he rubbed his head. " Sorry about that. It was originally planned to put you in heaven but before that could be finalized someone intervened. They wanted an audience with you."
I looked at him thoughtfully. "Is it God ?"
Death tilted his head, his finger tapping his chin. "Well, there's many gods and many beings equivalent to gods but yeah, kinda. He has a deal for you or an offer of some kind if I remebered correctly. Remember though, if you accept this you cannot go to heaven. Our Heaven that is ."
I felt my head buzz. Too much of information to process, so I said the smartest thing I could muster. "Wut ?"
"See, think of it as applying to all the university's available to you. The university's being religions. You apply to one of them and follow their rules and regulations. It is all up to you to pass or fail i.e Heaven and hell. By you accepting this beings offer it's like you switching university's. Actually it is even bigger because this being is from another universe altogether. It's a crude example but I hope it clears the confusion a bit."
Another Universe !?
Death snorted as he looked at my dumbstruck face as he grabbed my hand. " Nevermind. Come, let me take you to him. He might explain it better."
"W-W-Wait ! Let me process all of this !" I said as I was dragged. Oh well, let's see what this being wants with me.
Honestly, I was swept away what Death told me about multiple universes and the complexity of faith and belief. But this was on another level, another realm. I mean it's one matter of talking about non-tangible topics and it's another one of seeing a mystical being that had mismatched parts of animals for a body. I would be lying if I said I took the experience well.
*Flashback*
"Waaaaahhhhh ! " I cried as I bolted for the door, running faster than Barry Allen ever could. "Death you promised I would not be going to Hell !"
* End of Flashback*
Death left early saying his job here was done. He dissappeared in a puff of black smoke . I was sad to see him go. We hit it off pretty well even if it was for a short while.
I coughed to break the ice as I stared at Discord. It was just the two of us in the room now. We introduced our selves to each other. Fortunately Discord was cool about my whole outburst and even cracked some jokes about it.
"Sorry about calling you Satan." I said sheepishly as I scratched the back of my head. This was embarrassing.
"Ah ! Think nothing of the sort, the chaos and pain oozing from your very being makes up for it !"
Ok that was a weird statement to make. But he's smiling so it can't be something to worry about, right ?
"Soooo, you are not upset ?" I said, my right eyebrow raised. "I'm pretty sure it effected you in some way." There's no way you not feeling anything right now. Being mistaken for Satan would definitely hurt.
Discord waved his claw nonchalantly. "I have been called worse and besides, I understand, you earthlings reactions are well known for your encounters with the unknown. It's actually funny and sad at the same time."
I tilted my head staring at his face. Full of bull. "I'm not buying it Discord."
He relented. Groaning as his arms swung loosely. "Fine ! I am a bit upset but it's not by what you said."
I always thought I was a pro at being nonchalant about the verbal abuses hurled at me. I mastered the art of hiding my emotions, but if I'm a pro then Discord is Legend. It's an unhealthy skill that one should be careful of.
"Discord, you need help. If being mistaken for Satan did not bother you at all, then I dunno." Aren't Gods supposed to be sensitive or something ?
A napkin magically appeared, blowing Discord's nose. "Don't you recognize me ? The great and majestic Discord ? "
Oh, that's why his upset. "Nope. Sorry Discord. This is the first time I heard of you. I don't recognize you as well. Earth has no real mythical beings or fantasy-like beasts."
"What about T.V programs, cartoons ? You would have definitely seen me."
I felt bad seeing him this distraught. "Sorry Discord. I never was a cartoon guy."
Discord jaw dropped, literally, his voice changing into a whisper. "Are you telling me you have not watched My little pony : Friendship is magic ?"
I got taken aback by his bizarre question. "No" I said slowly, it sounds like a girls tv show. Sounds familiar though. Discord ripped off his two horns by my puzzled expression.
"But I did watch the recent one I think. My little pony : Next generation." I said. Vaguely remembering it. Honestly, I was forced to watch it with my siblings and so I never actually payed much attention to it. Should I regret ?
Discord sighed a breath of relief as he wiped his forehead with one of his horn before putting them back. "Well at least you have some background of the world."
What's that suppose to mean ? Why do I need background information of a cartoon world ?
I relaxed my shoulders as I exhaled a soft sigh. Discord's an entertainer, so he's probably trying to lighten the mood with his wackiness.
"Discord ?" I just realized that I was here for some offer. "Why did you want speak to me ? Death said you have some sort of offer."
The serpent-like creature clapped his hands/ claws. "Finally ! I was waiting for you to ask ! Okay I am going to start to say my offer, okay, I've even wrote an extremely short speech to impress you ! Listen carefully because I am only going to say it once, okay ? Oh, and don't worry, you don't need to give an answer right away, take your time. We in a time vacuum anyway. "
I nodded my head. "But what happens if I say no ?"
Discord stroked his goatee. "Well, giving the answer 'No' means good 'ol Death will come by and take you to your original destination which was heaven if I eavesdropped correctly. But if you say the correct answer, yes. It means you agree to do business with me. It also comes with a free and helpful QnA session that would definitely not be vague and ambiguous or confusing. You get my drift ? "
The last part was definitely sus but his explanation was clear and concise. Somewhat clear and concise. Still, might as well hear him out. This got to be an attractive offer. I mean who would give up Heaven ? So the offer has to be really good right ?
A really small piece of paper, no doubt his 'extremely' short speech, appeared in front of a very well dressed Discord wearing a monocle. How did he dress so quickly ?
" Thomas Alesia. My offer is as follows in exchange of a place in heaven :
1) I will make you a god.
"Terms and conditions apply . " "
Discord appeared in his normal form. " So what you think of my extremely short but well written speech, Thomas, Impressive right ?
Ok, he was not joking when he said it would be extremely short. The offer was short but powerful. Becoming a god ? All that Power and might ? Maybe I can create my own Kingdom ? This was waaaay better than heaven. I have to say that. Why live in heaven when you can rule over it or create one yourself ? BUT, obviously. It was too good to be true. The fact he said terms and conditions apply is a telling sign. I've watch enough adverts to know what terms and conditions really mean. It's just another word for 'But'. Still, I cannot ask questions except if I accept it first. This is a risk. Am I willing to take it ? Discord's seems to be a nice guy, if not wacky but still a nice guy.
Discord clapped his claws/hands. " What would your answer be Thomas Alesia ? An immortal being or a some puny human enjoying a five star hotel stay forever ?"
I look at him in the eye my decision solid made in my head. It was, honestly a tough choice. "Yes. I accept your offer Discord."
Discord jumped for joy as if he found the recipe for happiness. " Well done Thomas ! You not going to regret it ! " Confetti exploded from nowhere. " Oh, we going have so much of fun you and I. "
Discord grinned as patted me on the head. "So much of fun...."
Discord kept his promise and answered my questions. In the most ambiguous way possible. Let me explain. I would be sent to another world. An alternate version of the My Little Pony universe. I guess he was being serious, it's honestly hard to tell. Anyway I should have paid attention to the series when I was alive.
Oh well, Discord did say that he would have to erase my memories if I did. So thank God I did not. It could not find any deceptions in his offer. Well , any direct deceptions. The vagueness was concerning but he genuinely wanted to give me a second chance, I think.
Enough of me rambling. You wondering about the terms and conditions, right ?
Well, there's two issues. The first point does not really concern me. It seems that there are some limits to my immortal hood. I'm impervious to aging and old age or diseases but I could still die in very extreme cases. When I pressed for an elaboration Discord simply ignored it with vague smile, and a shrug accompanied by the words : It won't come to that. The bastard.
The second issue was the real problem. According to Discord, my Godhood was not really attained, like how it should be. I was giving godhood and that came with a price : Whoever knows my name or even a simple binding spell could imprison and enslave me easily. So I have to be careful.
Other than the these two main issues, his words not mine. I am planning on living a normal life in comfort and maybe after a couple thousand years start a kingdom. Whelp, I'm getting ahead of myself.
I reread the document and signed. "Okay, so what's the next step ?" I look at Discord as he jumps up and down, excitedly.
"Now Its time to get rid of your old puny mortal shell into Godhood ! "
Uh huh. I don't think turning into a cartoon pony animal that walks on all fours an upgrade, I shook my head as Discord led me into a pitch black void. See how casually I said that ? Nothing freaks me out anymore (Jinxed myself there).
I waited for a few seconds. "Discord, I cannot see anything."
"Oops, Sorry about that." I heard a click and a millions of stars appeared everywhere. My gazed everywhere at picture perfect scenery before me . Beautiful. I could stare at this forever and ever. I looked at Discord who wore a soft smile. "Why are we here again ?"
"To choose your new body of course. Can't be looking like biped monkey in this world, you would be captured and displayed like some exotic animal in a zoo." Discord looked at his watch-less wrist as if if he's concerned about the time
Discord sure a strange guy. I took a deep breath. "Okay lets get started."
Discord snapped his claw, conjuring three pony-like statues in front of me. "Unicorn, Pegasus and Earth. Whatever body form you choose will not effect your power."
I tapped my chin. My decision was quick, I always wanted to fly. "Pegasus".
Discord nodded his head as he clicked his claws, my body transforming into a Pegasus. "I am assuming you will keep your gender as male unless you fancy your self a mare this time round ? " Discord said looking at me hopefully.
Yeah. Fat chance Discord. "I'll stick being Male, thank you very much."
Discord sighed. "You no fun, Thomas. Anyways being a god automatically makes you attractive. So you bound to end up in some trouble and your height is set to a favorable unit which is above the average height of mares. "
I look at my body with the mirror provided. Felt weird being a pony but I could tell I was handsome and...cute. Arghh. I said the c word. I wouldn't mind being average. Actually I really want be average.
Discord rubbed his paw and claw. "Now colors, tell me what you want."
"Why ? Is this not too much ?" Besides, this is too much as it is. Any more color and my planned peaceful life is gone the drain.
Discord gave a smile. "You are such a grateful, humble twit. Unless you want to look like a statue I suggest you choose now. Like right now."
Is he in a hurry ?
"Red." I looked in the mirror as I changed into my pony form. My hair or mane was silver and my coat was steel grey.
"I hope you like the mane style. The back is short and extra long in the front."
I blew the lock of hair from my right eye. "Thank you Discord." I was being grateful. Always be grateful and you'll live a very fulfilling life. After all my suffering and pain, I was getting a second chance, a chance which I will use to it's fullest.
Discord wiped a tear from his eye's as if he can read my mind (can he ?). "They change so fast." Ha Ha Discord . Very funny.
I was about to retort when Discord suddenly frowned and began to cough.
"Discord ? Are you ok- What the..... " I felt something tugging my body.
"NO ! Not them !" Discord said in surprise.
I looked at Discord confused as my body very slowly is turning to dust . "Not who ?" Discord ignored me as he snapped his claw, covering me sludge and dirt.
I groaned. " Arggggh ! Discord ! What was that for !"
Discord sighed as his shoulders slumped. " That's the best I can do. Ok, let me explain quickly we do not have much time. Since you are from another universe, it will be breaking the sacred law for me to transport you to my universe but there is a loop hole to this. If some pony summons you, like a pact, to their world then it will be considered perfectly acceptable."
I frowned. If I heard correctly that means I would be enslaved. "Are you kidding me ? I knew you there was a catch !"
Discord shook his head. "That's the only way. I am sorry but I know you will find a way out of it. Oh, You will be transported around three years before the MLP: Next Generation, you know the movie you didn't really pay attention to, occurs and because it is vital it plays out correctly so you have to be summoned by some pony far away so you will not mess up the direction of the future."
Unbelievable. But Discord does look upset. So he had no control over it. Well, he believes I can overcome it, then I believe him.
"But the problem is, the wrong pony is summoning you." Discord said with a frown. "Hence the reason for the sludge, hopefully they will throw you away or something."
I looked at him as I my view faded, his face wearing a worried expression. "Hopefully they will throw you out of their kingdom."
"What do you mean by wrong pony !" I yelled, as my vision grew dark.
My senses came back to me when I felt my body hit the ground as if I was dropped. My memory was blurry and I could barely open my eyes, all I could hear and feel at first were gruff voices and rough limbs grabbing me. It seems they wanted to drop me off here.
I tried to look around but my body was sore, it seemed being dusted causes muscles cramps. Although my eyes were a bit blurry my sense of smell was, unfortunately, working. I was covered in dirt, mud and sludge. The smell was no perfume. I wonder how was this going to save me ?
It kinda reminded me about the time when I was invited to one of my classmates party. To think I would be accepted at last....I was a hopeful fool back then. I wrinkled my nose. Boy do I smell. Opening my eyes again was a bit difficult but at least the blurriness was going away, allowing me to figure out where the hell am I.
I first took notice of the two pony guard-like figures, holding my shoulders, pressing downwards. They were heavily armored in steel. Like a pony version of human knights'. Humans ? No such thing in this world but how are they holding me ? They have no fingers ? Gonna have to get used to that.
To my right and left were ponies who by the sound of it were bickering about something. Definitely females by tone of their voices . I wonder what they were arguing about but that does not concern me one bit. I got to get outta here.
Ah, my sight is coming back. I blinked again, my vision now crystal clear. "Huh ?" I thought I was staring at some sort of fireplace.
In front of me was another pony, sitting on a golden throne etched with intricate geometric details. Is this how regality suppose to look like ?
I could not say my heart was in my mouth but I could not help but stare. There was still doubt if I'd be attracted to a pony. It sounds and feels weird but probably with time I'll realize I'm no longer a human.
The Queen, I am going to assume , was not paying attention to me. Her head was occasionally gazing slightly to the right and then the left, appearing to be listening intently to the two ponies on either side of me.
"Mother, Please explain to Lulu I do not need pet or a slave. Not forgetting she was the one dragged all of us to the slave market. " The one to my right spoke.
Ah. They talking about me, remembering what Discord said. Dammit Discord. I frowned at the pet part though. Was this what Discord was worrying about ? I felt exhaustion overtake me. I overdid it trying to stay awake. I slumped, letting the guards no more slack, and listened instead.
Another voice retorted, from the right. "What happened to 'If this surprise crate is a pony then it is mine ? ' Celly ? Did you forget because of that tiny brain of yours sister ? "
The queen spoke, interrupting the verbal fight. "Girls enough, I have made a decision on who keeps this pony."
The two other voices stopped bickering. No doubt waiting for her verdict. "Since Celly already has plenty of slaves and a number of pets, Luna shall have this one since she has none. This would be a good opportunity for her."
"But I don't wan-"
"That is an order Lulu." The Queen said with finality. It's time you learned some form of management and control and no, you cannot get rid of it. We wasted to much of the magic crystals for mystery crates. Haaaa, I don't know how you two got addicted to gacha."
Ignoring the disturbing fact that slaves were put in crates as gacha rewards I heard groans and grumbling which I assume was Lulu and the giggling was no doubt from her sister called Celly. Weird names. Probably pet names.
The knights dropped me on the floor. *Thump !*
"Argg !" That hurt a lot. Huh ?
I heard hoof steps near me.
"Arggg ! It smells. Are you even sure it is a pony ? I cannot even tell where it's face is. Maids, drag it away to my chambers !"
Discord save me.
It was either they were loyal to their princess or the stench was too much for them to carry me. Either way, they literally dragged me to princesses chambers while other maids cleaned the trail of sludge I was leaving behind. Judging by their facial expressions we were not going to became friends anytime soon. or ever.
Finally we made it to the chambers were Princess Lulu was waiting, well I assumed, because all the dragging caused a lot of sludge to go all over my face. I could no see anything.
"Maids take him to my bathing chambers and clean him."
There was silence. What's with the silence...ooh I feel a breeze. Nice.
*Gag* *Gag* *Gag*
"Disgusting ! Never mind ! Just throw him in !"
Guess the smell was really. Hmmmm. It's not that bad.
"Clean yourself. If you are not clean till I come back or at least resemble a pony, I will execute you personally. Go Now ! Urggg, what a horrible smell."
Just what did Discord cover me with ?
I was promptly thrown into a bathtub, if you could even call it that. At first I thought they threw me into a swimming pool. Just shows what different lives the rich experience compared to what the ordinary man, should I say pony ?, has to endure. Haaa. Some things never change.
As I attempted to clean myself as best as I could I thought over what I learnt so far here. I learnt two things. One, the princess called Lulu is freaking terrifying, I mean who say's they going to execute you in such a blasé manner. Capital punishment exists here. Who would have thought a girls program would have something like that.
Two, I have become enslaved to a princess. How the hell am I suppose to escape ? This place would be fortified to the teeth. Whoo. Let's take one small step at a time Thomas. Small steps. Calm down. Let's concentrate on cleaning up lest we get executed
I successfully managed to get out of the pool.
All's well now.Bathing was really difficult, still need to get used being a pony. I stared at the mirror as I dried myself with one of the many towels. Huh. I really do look like a statue if it were not for my green eyes.
"Thank you for giving me a second chance Discord." I said, hoping he could hear me. He was the first to treat me like a normal person.
I took a deep breath as I stared at the mirror once again. I tried to use my godlike powers I'm suppose to have...….
Not working. Dammit. Is there a phrase I have to say ?
"Aabracadabra !"
"Open Sesame !"
"Magic !"
..........
I feel like an idiot right now.
Should I imagine it ? Maybe it is due to me being enslaved ? Oh well, it could wait. I'm sure Discord try to contact me soon, hopefully.
I folded the towel and placed it in the basket provided. I opened the door, exiting the bathroom, which lead, to my surprise a massive bedroom, everything night-themed. Even the ceiling had thousands of glowing stars. Optic fibers most probably.
Being a bit lost I was relieved there was a maid cleaning the side of the bed. I need more info on this world if I want to survive maybe I could ask her some questions about this place. I began to slowly walked to her until I stood about a meter from her. Being previously a social outcast and haver never really struck a conversation with the opposite gender, I did not know how to converse or start a conversation.
She still did not notice me. What am I going to do ?
I did the most sensible thing I a guy like me could do.
*Cough*
"Who's th- eep !"
Ha. That got her attention.
"I see you are-d-d-d-done." She squeaked at the last part when she turned around to see me. She was a pretty mare with a cream coat and navy blue mane, braided to one side. Her cheeks were red. Oh she looks sooo cute ! I just want to hug her ! Are all ponies this cute ?
Trying my best to hide my social nervousness and my urge to hug her to death I asked in a polite voice "Excuse me, Ma'am, I have a lot of questions-"
"Y-Y-Y-You were a pile of s-s-s-sludge...."
I smiled sheepishly, that did not make sense, they knew I was a pony right ? "Yeah, I kinda was but I'm clean now."
I gave a a bright smile, to show that I am not nervous or awkward or a social outcast. Huh. Did I over do it ? Her face became even more red. Did see through my deception ?
"I'm sorry if I offended you." I said.
The mare broke from her stare, shaking her head. "N-n-n-n-o, you did not nothing wrong."
I smelt myself. Is it because I never bath properly ? I know it was difficult and weird bathing like a pony but I got rid of the smell and did a thorough job on my fur. The thought of head rolling off the executioners block. Maybe I should go and bath again.
"If you want, I could go and bath again."
"Eeeep !" Whoa. What is wrong with this mare.
"I-I-I-If you want I can a-a-a-assist you ." Actually that is a good idea. She could teach how to bath and my head won't depart from my body !
Sweeping Star, one of the many personal maids of Luna
There I was, being submerged into the soapy water against my will. At first I accepted the idea of bathing again since
1) I don't know how to in this pony body and 2) I don't want my head rolling just because I smelled funny.
Does not hurt to be certain. But...this is overdoing it.
"Get that torture device away from me !"
"Stay still !" Sweeping Star said. "And it's a brush not a torture device."
I gasped for air as foam went all over my face. "I'm clean enough ! Are you trying to wash my skin off ??!!"
"Stop moving !" Sweeping Star shrieked. "You'll get soap in yo-"
"Ahhhhhhh!!!! My eyes, they burn !" My hooves immediately went to rub my eyes.
With Sweeping Star leaning at the edge of the pool and my sudden movements along with the fact that her lright hoof was leaning on my back. It caused her to fall into the pool, onto me.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!"
*Splash !*
Sweeping Star's POV
"Haaaaaaaa." I gasped for air. This stallion really is a hoof full. I sighed as I put my body against the pool wall. Normally, slaves would jump to have a bath since they rarely if not at all have the chance to. It's also understandable for slave's not knowing how to bath. So it was quite perplexing to watch him squirm from my reach.
I felt my face heat up. I never actually talked to a stallion before as they were rare and were often taken away by the wealthy. By Celestia.....
I covered by burning face. I was in the Princess bathing pool with a stallion.
*Splash !*
"Ahhhhh, the soaps gone."
Emerging out of the water came out the Stallion in question.
"Eeeep !" I said startled by his appearance in front of me. He was extremely close. My back was against the wall, his head towering over mine looking down, his green eyes sparkling. His body brushing against mine.
"Sorry about that...." He said, with a sheepish smile.
"T-There's nothing to be sorry about." I said as I looked away. My wings were threating to pop up again. "You clean enough to entertain an audience with the princess."
Escape from this situation quickly !
I stood up. " Let's get you out of thi-" My front hoof lost grip against the pool floor. "Ahhhhhhhh !"
*Thump*
"Got you Sweeping Star !" chuckled the Stallion. " It seems you have a falling streak today."
Why is his fur so soft ? My head was against his chest that was slowly moving in a rhythm. "N-No ! The floor was slippery."
I pushed him away as I quickly exited the pool. "D-D-Don't forget to dry and brush yourself ! Princess Luna will be coming around noon ! "
I slammed the bathroom door. "That was so embarrassing ! Eek ! I'm wet ! " I looked at the carpet I was messing with soap water. How am I going to explain this to the head maid ?"
End of Sweeping Star's POV
*Slam !*
Did I do something wrong ? I chuckled at her behavior. Her nervousness reminded me about my past self.
I frowned. Did my tease hurt her ? It was just a slight joke. Maybe she's really sensitive.
I got out of the bathing pool. I'll apologies when I meet her again. For now, I need to dry myself.
After drying and combing myself to the best of my ability I exited the bathroom.
What am I supposed to do till noon ? It appeared to be around midday. I scanned the room. The bed was a big no-no. I shuddered at the thought of the Princess catching me in her bed. Actually, what can I do ? This is a Royal bedroom, I can't afford to break or tamper with anything here.....
A bookcase, in the corner of the room. Bingo ! Might as well read up on any information on this world. I lost the chance to talk to Sweeping Star about it but in hindsight it was probably was best I did not. She would have thought I was crazy or something.
Plus I'm good with books. I know how to handle them with care. It would be a bit difficult since I would not have my fingers this time round but I'll manage.
Now.
Which book should I read ? Hmmmm. Ah ! 'Our Nation : Via Lactea by Poised Quill' Assuming by the title, it was obviously referring to the kingdom I was in. This would be a good place to start.
I opened the book with, unfortunately my mouth, and began to read.
" Our Nation, Our Kingdom. A Kingdom called Via Lactea named after our founding mother, Queen Aura Daybreak. She rules this blessed nation alongside her two daughters, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna....."
Huh. Is this a relatively new Kingdom ? I continued to read.
"..... protecting our nation for more than thousands of years....."
Is this a misprint ? What edition is this ?
"..... from the heretic nations and other evils. But it is not only protection or their just rulings, no. Princess Celestia ensures the sun wakes in due time for us to work, to see. To provide day. While her younger sister, Princess Luna, provides a illuminating white sphere during the dark and stars to guide the lost. Our beloved Queen ensures our crops receive pure sunlight and blocks the harmful rays and keep dark spirits at bay from entering our sleep. They are Alicorns. Goddesses among mortal ponies."
What the heck ? My brain was scrambled. I thought this was a factual book. I flipped to the back of the book. where a description of the author should be.
"Ah, there it is. Professor Poised Quill, leading Historian of the Via Institute........... "
"......"
My mind's gears were grinding, processing the fact that whatever I read was not fantasy but Factuality. I sighed as I opened the book again. I'm already living in a fantasy anyway, so I should not question it, ignoring the fact I became a slave to talking colorful pony who controls the moon. Ah, I think I'm going crazy. I honestly should have watched the my little pony tv series because If I did, It would have been much easier for me to take this all in.
With that I decided to close the book. I don't have the basic knowledge to take all of this in. Once again I scanned the bookcase.
[The 4 Nations and Our Relations to them by Poised Quill]
The same guy again. This time I sat down, pony style, I was standing previously. I was determined to read this book.
I then began read.
Chapter 6 : Hell hath no Fury like the Princess of the Night
The room was bathed with orange light. That's enough of reading. I pushed the book aside, rubbing my eyes with my left hoof.
"Haaaaaaa, this book."
I glanced at it the infernal book with a frown as I filtered and processed what I had learned from the pages. Which was not much, unfortunately. Having spent a big chunk of the day only to read a book full of crap.
But I did learn some geographical points and other interesting points, so it wasn't a waste of time. Just sort of.
Anyway, besides the kingdom I was currently in, Via Lactea, there were four other nations in the region, a region referred to in the book as Giridea. Again, I tried my best to organize what I found as factual. Here's the gist of it :
Wodenlandt
Coat of Arms
This was a relatively small kingdom with territories in the southern forest, aptly called Woden's Forest. Its relations with Via Lactea is, according to the book, troubled leaning towards hostility with already having cutting diplomatic ties and enforcing sanctions with Via Lactea due to their policies on Slavery and their war with another Kingdom, Obemia. Nothing else is mentioned other than the writer, to put informally, dissing the Wodenlandt kingdom with statements that have no factual evidence at all.
Obemia
Coat of Arms
A kingdom that is currently at war with Via Lactea. I honestly tried to get more information but the rest is just propaganda and heavily opinionated with, again no factual evidence. But reading through some of it, Obemia was once part of Via Lactea. I guess that explains it all for now. The writer did use some interesting descriptions like 'mutt' and sometimes the word mixed breed. Not the kindest words but does that mean ponies are not the only sentient beings here? Is it perhaps a race war?
Amethias
Coat of Arms
This was a strange one. The writer only dedicated half a page to this Kingdom and to be honest, was very vague, painting it as a mysterious and unknown nation. The passage stated simply....."Amethias is a type of country that does not bother about foreign affairs and seems to be simply content with being isolated from the rest of the region of Giridea."
Sappahre
Coat of Arms
Judging by how the writer raved about this kingdom. This kingdom was either an ally or a powerhouse. As I read on it became apparent it was both. They had common interests and policies with Via Lactea. Unfortunately it did expand on that point because the writer, in his propogandist spree, went nagging about how the Sappahre Kingdom was the reason Wodenlandt was not entering the war by intimidating them with multiple forts by the border and how great their relationship between the kingdom were. Honestly he kept on droning about the same point.
All in all, the only real information that I needed was on slavery. Although the writer, I have no idea why, justified it. But I managed to read in between the lines.
Here's the facts. Via Lactea is a mare-dominated kingdom with more than 80% of the population being mares with a hair-raising percentage of slaves being Colts is a whopping 92 %.
This soon turned into a gender superiority ideology. So long story short, the Colts got the end of the stick in these parts. Especially with laws changing depending on your gender. The kingdoms laws are especially not kind to Colt slaves. Darkly named simply as the 'Male Obedience Act', stallion slaves are required to have the spell known as the Seldis bond cast upon them. This spell ensures that whatever the Stallion's master commands him to do ,would be fulfilled. Failing to do so would result in a range of punishment served by the owner's discretion.
I don't know to what extent this spell can do but the examples were down right horrifying. An example was given of a stallion slave fleeing. The master simply imagined his limbs being cut off and the fleeing slave simply fell, writhing in pain, his legs were intact but the pain of amputation was felt.
Even free stallions were not protected by the law and had to be married off as soon as they came of age, for the sake of the population stability or so they claim.
In all other kingdoms, slavery is disappearing with Wodenlandt already implementing restrictions. But it seems Via Lactea is holding quite firm to their current ways.
I glanced at the splayed book on the carpet, maybe the author was bound to a Seldis spell. I mean no person in their right mind would advocate for the enslavement of their own gender unless forced to or had some messed up kink.
"Haaaaaa"
Did I have a Seldis spell cast upon me? Does my prone to imprisonment make it worse? It was quite bothersome to think about.
Huh?
I looked back at the doors opening revealing the familiar maid, Sweeping Star, and with her was.....
Princess Luna.
She was indescribably beautiful. The dark, almost black-purple coat covered her slender but toned body. Her mane was sparkling, floating in the invisible wind, but what was really out of the ordinary were her eyes. In the background of her whole eye form were thousands of tiny stars and planets glittering and moving, it was like galaxies were inhabiting her eyes.
Why was she glaring at me?
I looked at the terrified Sweeping Star who was signaling to me about something. I realized my mistake. I quickly got off the carpet and stood as straight as I could. Dammit. I left the book on the floor.
"How dare a mere slave utilizes their own master's personal belongings as their own ?" Princess Luna said, her voice cold, as she began to walk towards me. Her sudden movement, sent alarms through my head. I'm in a tricky situation here. Should I apologies ?
I quickly replied. "I'm sorry! I-I-I-I did not mean t-"
"Stop breathing." Her voice was commanding.
I immediately felt something was wrong. I-I-I. I'm not breathing! The Seldis spell ! When did they cast it on me ?
Ack ! Ack! Ack!
Beginning to fill with fear, my body began to toss and turn. Gasping for air that refused to go in. My chest was tightening, my lungs refusing to work. Immediately I was enveloped in a purple glow which Dropped my body to the floor.
"P-Princess! Please show mercy. He is not aware of the ethics and rules. He did not even know how to bathe!"
Sweeping Star ? With the corner of my eyes I saw the first pony I ever talked to begging for my life.
"Breath."
I felt oxygen rushing into my lungs. I was still gasping for air and my head was throbbing for some reason but I was alive.
Suddenly my vision darkened. My eyes gazed upwards. Princess Luna loomed over me. My mind raced to formulate a plan of escape. A zero chance of success. My body was against the floor underneath the Princess standing over me.
Luna's eyes bored into mine as she spoke to the pony behind her. "Since you are my most trusted maid, Sweeping Star, I will let your outburst slide. He is my property. I will do what I see fit. Is that clear, Sweeping Star ? "
"Y-Yes, Princess. I-I-I understand."
Fear would not be the word that would describe what I was feeling right now. The direction of where this was heading was not good. I was honestly, to put it informally, shit scared.
*Chlik!*
The princess's left hoof dug into my chest, her sharp ornate hoof piercing through my fur. I screamed as blood slowly began seeping out of the wound.
"Stay still," The Princess said, her hoof tracing my chest. The command washed over my body, as it assumed it's own mind.
" Have you ever seen a slave well fed or toned ? A Slave who is not aware of his place in society ? Disregard for Royalty ?" Luna asked Sweeping Star.
"N-N-No princess."
Princess Luna nodded. "But what about a Stallion in the army ? Who was enslaved due to his cowardice in battle ?"
My eyes widened, they were getting it wrong. "I'm not a soldier ! Ack ! "
I felt her hoof press into my wound. Her eyes glittered with contempt. A purple edged blade appeared floating by her side, it's poise in a stabbing position.
"Today, I lost 200 soldiers at Mons Height. It could have been avoided had the stallion squadrons did not defect to the other side. Your kind is but a liability on the battlefield. Because of their betrayal I flatten the whole of Mons Height with all of their citizens in it. "
I was now in a state of unfathomable terror as I began to tremble. "P-P-P-Please. I'm not a soldier."
The Princess ignored my plea, her blade ready. "I know you were not a participant in the battle. I also know you punishment was decided as slavery. But you, a deserter , lounging in this room while my mares die for their country? Let me end your shame. "
"P-Please....." Tears began to course down my cheeks.
* Shik! *
The blade plunged to the ride side of my chest, my eyes widening. I tried to scream, my words all garbled. Blood was spurting everywhere and every breath I took , The blood spurted out. Having difficulty breathing I realized she punctured my lung. The pain was getting worse as my legs began to twitch. I was dying in the most terrifying way. Drowning with my own blood.
*Sweeping stars POV*
I screamed as the blood started spewing out from his chest. Tears began to form as the stallion I last saw smiling and teasing me was on the ground writhing in pain. As blood began to spew from his chest, I screamed. Tears welled up in my eyes as the stallion I had last seen smiling and mocking me lay on the ground writhing in anguish.
It was the first time I saw Princess Luna like this. I could not believe she would would do such an act in the castle. On our way to her chambers, I spoke excitedly about the stallion in question, but as I began to describe him in detail, her sad and tired smile turned into a frown and then a full glare when we entered the room. I did not realize what she went through today. Princess Luna is in charge of the military of the Kingdom and has been fighting in the war since it started.
I-I-I-I should have warned him,
I flinched as the princess turned towards me, showing no emotions whatsoever as she flicked her bloody purple saber, removing all the blood from the blade in one swing to the surroundings of the room.
"Tell Light Brush and Broom to come clean this mess." Princess Luna said turning her focus on towards the twitching body beneath her. "Now."
I wanted to speak up. To say something. Anything to save the stallions life. I knew colts had it tough but...
I left the room crying. I had no idea why.
*End of Sweeping Star's POV*
My breaths became more shallow and ragged. I was crying pathetically, blood began to come from my mouth. But what was most terrifying was how Luna was looking at me. No matter how beautiful her eyes were, they were cold, unforgiving and devoid of any mercy. She was watching me like a boring experiment, waiting for it to end.
I ignored her touch as she moved my right foreleg.
"Where is it ?" She muttered to her self. Her gaze focused on me.
"Where is you military stamp ?" There was a slight panic in her voice.
I could not see her fully since my tears partially blocked my view. " I-I *gurgle* not soldier *gurgle* I don't *gurgle* to die *gurgle*"
My vison was beginning to slowly fade as my conscious slipped into a dark abyss.
I stood up looking at my surroundings only to find an endless black space everywhere my gaze fell. Am I dead ? Again ?
My body began to tremble involuntary as I recalled the moments that lead me here. My eyes were wet and my breathing was becoming ragged. Is this what they mean by panic attack ? I can't control my body.
"Calm down Thomas. Calm down." I said to myself. "Everything is going to be alright.... calm down...."
After a few minutes, it felt like hours, of pacifying myself I eventually calmed down. Haaaaaaaa. I hope this is a once off situation. I don't know how my body is going to react if I see her again. The mere thought of her made my body to tremble again.
"For f*#k sake !" I cursed as I tried to stop my shaking body. Discord promise me Godhood, I became a Slave. He promised an offer that was better than paradise and instead I got a stabbed by a fucking floating sword controlled by a talking blue horse.
I sighed as I fell on my flank. Why am I swearing ? I gazed at my trembling hoof. *Sigh* "Where are you Discord ?"
I heard a pop sound. "I thought you'd never call."
"Ahhhhhhhh ! Discord !"
Discord gave a sheepish grin. "Sorry about the heart attack. Can't control my sudden appearance. It's my signature trademark."
I gave a sad smile as he began juggling watermelons. Even if he was a lying prick, at least he knew how to make me smile.
"You okay buddy ?" The water melons disappeared in a puff off smoke, a worried expression forming on his face.
Is it even real ?
"Why are you trembling ?"
"I'm dead Discord." I said. "A princess called Luna stabbed me and it seems I bled to death. She thought I was a deserter."
Discord frowned deepened when I said 'Luna' . He put his paw by his chin. "I see.....Moon Butt's being giving you a problem. So you became her slave ?"
I nodded. "Yep, lucky me."
Discord nodded his head. "Actually you kinda are. If you became Sun Butt's slave, you would've winded up dead. Trust me on that one."
"Discord !" I said irritatingly. "Did you not hear me ? I said Luna kille- *gurgle* You see ? That horse scares the shit out of me ! I can't even speak properly ! "
Discord sigh as he put his claw and paw up. "Ok. Ok. Calm down. I see what is going on here."
I shook my head. "No you don't. Your promises were all fairyta- *Fwoomp*"
Discord's paw covered my muzzle. "Geez Thomas. Stop getting your knickers in a twist. Whatever I said was true but I hit a few snags once you left."
Am I surprised ? Nope.
I sighed. "What is it this time ?"
"It's gonna take some time so....." Discord snapped his claw. A fancy wooden table appeared in between us laden with biscuits and two cups of tea. Black tea. I love black tea.
Discord grinned. "Let's talk about it over some biscuits and tea ? "
"Fine" I said, pushing the chair away. Chairs and ponies don't go together. I sat pony style.
I grabbed a biscuit as Discord began to speak.
"You see." Discord took a sip of his tea. " Ok, before we actually start let me make it clear that you are not dead otherwise we would not be here in your void. "
"Void ?"
"Glad you asked." Discord popped a whole plate of food in his mouth. "It's one of the perks of being a god. It's a sub space to store stuff, relax or strategize. Time works different here as well. An hour spent here is a mere second in the pony world."
Wow. That's actually kinda cool ! "What other perks do I have ?" I said. "Because I honestly don't feel like all powerful God. It's really frustrating."
Discord put his cup down, pouring more for himself and for me. "Actually that's where the snags come in to play. Remember when I said that Godhood is attained and not given ?"
"Yeah. You said there was a loop hole though."
Discord sighed. "I did say that but there are some....clauses that comes with that and unfortunately the board of directors were not going to let go just like that."
"Board of Directors ? For Gods ?"
"I know it sounds funny but it's true. Their Job is to make sure we don't go overboard or mess with each other's universes. Anyway after you left, I was, against my will, transported to a disciplinary committee. It wasn't too serious, I mean it's me ! I go to disciplinary meetings all the time. "
"That's not something to be proud of Discord."
Discord waved me off." Anyway what was serious though was you were downgraded to a restrained god. Restrained actually meaning here as a 'Constrained' ."
"Is that why I'm prone to enslavement ? "
Discord gulped his tea. "It's more than that Thomas. Just by some pony saying your name, they will have control over your very being. So be careful who you tell your name to. Your real name that is . But don't worry, unless they aware of your condition you would be fine."
I slumped my shoulders. "Well, that's just great. I already have the Seldis spell on me. What's the difference ?"
"She dispelled it." Discord said wiping the crumbs off his goatee.
"What ?"
"It seems Moon butt felt bad for what she did. In fact she save your life."
"She's the one who tried to kill me in the first place ! "
Discord was about to say something but stopped and shook his head. " Thomas. Let it slide. Your priority right now is getting rid of an impending disaster. "
"Wait. How did this word disaster enter this discussion come from ?" I narrowed my eyes.
Discord gave me a sheepish smile. "Okay. I know I haven't been quite honest lately but trust me now. "
I sighed. At least he looks serious. "Fine. Spill everything."
Discord clapped in delight seeing my approval.
"That's the spirit ! Now let me explain, honestly why you and I are truly here. "
Truly here ?
Discord continued. "As you know I offered you godship for nothing in return. You could do anything you want. Correct ?"
I nodded my head.
"But it was not the case. You see. This Equestria is one of millions of billions of branches of the main Equestria called alternate dimensions or mirror worlds. They differ from the main one's , let's say for simplicity , storyline. But changes are not that bad. Perhaps the difference between the main world and a single mirror world is the color of the protagonist's hair is pink instead of purple."
I did not like were this was going.
"The problem is some mirror worlds are vastly different from the main one which causes ripple effects across the dimensions. Ranging from destruction of said world to shattering other dimensions entirely. These worlds are called anomalies or Shattered mirrors. "
I looked at Discord. "Does that mean....."
Discord nodded. "We in a shattered Dimension. "
My face fell.
"Fortunately." Discord said quickly. "Anomalies can be contained. By ensuring that the events happening in this world stays relatively the same as the original."
"But how ? This is My little pony gen 5 with gen 4 right ?"
"You already said the solution Thomas. This region as you probably found out is Giridia, which is blocked of from the main Equestria by an impassable mountain range and dangerous seas. As long as Luna and the others stay in Giridia, they won't effect the main story line. You get my drift ?"
I wanted to jump off a cliff. "So why you didn't tell me in the first place ?"
"Because you wouldn't have accepted the deal."
That was true.
"Okay, we'll talk about this later. Now tell me about this upcoming disaster. Can we stop it ?"
Discord gave a toothy grin. "Now we talking ! We have a week at most to prepare. So let me fill the background for you."
The lord of chaos began to walk back and forth as he explained. Behind him a massive map materialized.
"As you may or may not know, Via Lactea is currently fighting a fierce war with it's neighbor Obemia."
I nodded my head recalling what I read. "Yeah. It's pure hatred from what I've read. They were once united right ?"
Discord sighed as if he remembered something. "It's takes two friends to create hatred Thomas. Remember that. The ponies inhabiting Obemia were cursed by Luna, thus creating the fifth race, Lupin pony . Ironically they loved Luna the most. Anyway, that's beside the point. Currently the war was at a stalemate. WAS a stalemate. Today Luna broke a sacred rule. A rule no divine being had ever broken in Giridea. She used her full godly powers, destroying Mons Height. The causalities are running in the tens of thousands. Civilians. Innocent Civilians flatten in mere seconds. I honestly don't understand why she did what she did. "
I felt my spine shiver.
"Obviously they will be a council meeting about this. No doubt, Wodenlandt will bring this up. The Sappahre kingdom will have no option but to comply to the charges. They are not the only power houses in Giridea."
I gulped. There's more of these power monsters ?
"So how am I involved ? You said the other countries will deal with it ?"
Discord shook his head. "By the time other countries make noise and set up a date for a meeting, it would be weeks. The end of the world happens this week. One of the territories of Obemia, Teren, is planning to defect to the Via Lactea Kingdom after what happened at Mons height. They coming here, to the capital to negotiate this Friday. Via Lactea can not and must not win this war. If they take Obemia. They would discover a way out of Giridea and into Equestria. The Obemian's dare not to climb or explore the mountains out of respect and their belief but the Via Lacteans are another story. You MUST stop the negations. I'll tip off the the Obemian royal family of Teren's betrayal but only after you foil their plan. "
My mind was swirling. "How I'm going to pull it off !!?? "
Discord grinned as he shot two thumbs at me as his body slowly turned into dust. "I believe in you Thomas ! Good luck !"
I fell on my back staring at the black void with shining dots of lights above me. "Can my life get any worse ? "
It was only after a few minutes after Discord left did I wake up. My eyes slowly opened, revealing a white ceiling.
Am I in a hospital ?
"He's awake, Sister."
My head turned to my right side revealing a frowning mare, staring at me .
She looked familiar.....
"Sweeping Star ? "
"Yes ?" The smiling mare said from my left.
uh. They looked similar. So they sisters.
Sweeping Star probably noticed my confusion. " This is my sister, Aisha Al Saif."
That did not help clearing my confusion. Her clothes were middle eastern as well as her name. Were they step sisters ?
Sweeping Star poked my head.
" Hey ! That hurts !" I grumbled as I rubbed my head.
"Don't overthink. My father remarried."
Ok, that makes sense.
*Bonk !*
" Ouch ! "
Sweeping Star giggled. "Sorry. Your head is very bonkable. Especially since I don't know your name."
"Silver." I said as I blocked my head. "Don't bonk my head-"
I groaned. My body began to ache.
"Stop moving ! " Sweeping Star said as she pulled the blanket revealing my bandaged torso. rubbing her hoof on my chest.
I shivered as I remembered what happened.
Sweeping Star gave me a look of worry. " Please give the princess a second chance. She lost her entire legion in an ambush."
After a pause.
"Okay."
I did not mean it. But I said it nevertheless. Luna is dangerous.
Oblivious to my morbid thoughts, Sweeping Star gave a wide smile. "Thank you Silver ! Her majesty won't let you down !"
I nodded glumly as my head fell back on the pillow.
"Get some sleep Silver. I need to begin my duties as a maid. This is my room you've been recovering in. You owe me one !"
She hummed a small tune as she left the room.
I found myself sitting on a chair stood by Princess Luna as she ate her meal in the royal dinning hall. Her mother, Princess Galaxia, was eating opposite us. Luna was getting impatient. Princess Celestia did not arrive yet and Luna only got a surprise reaction from her mother and a nod for me, partly because I was actually nodding off.
"I hope she is treating you well." Her mother said to me. I was about to speak before I realised what happens when I speak. That feeling... I could not explain this but it could probably be my slave status. I can feel what Luna wants me to do and right now I feel like she will torture me until end the of time if I say anything that will displease her mother.
I nodded with a small smile. Princess Galaxia narrowed her eyes as she searched for the truth on my face but she bought it, I think.
I let out a sigh of relief.
"Mother, where is Celly ?"
"There was a skirmish on near our northern border, so I sent her with a unit to deal with it."
"Awwww, why could I not go ?"
Princess Galaxia chuckled. "You and I know what you would have done."
Luna puffed her cheeks. "There is nothing wrong sending asteroids as a form attack."
" The last time I sent you, you almost started the next mass extinction."
"Fair point."
They both laughed as I stood there, the only pony who could not believe how they not taking anything seriously on what she just implied. Is it because of the insane amount of power they have ? Will I become like that ?
"Pet ?" I seriously hate the the name she gave me.
I looked at her with my gaze lower than her muzzle, indicating I heard her.
"Go to my chambers and get the report from my study desk."
I nodded my head as I left. Going through the long corridors for some time I realised I was lost. Goddammit. The rich and their complicated corridors. In desperation I began picking up my pace. My mind was only thinking what Luna is going to do to me if I do not get that report. In that state of mind I was not looking were I was going and I ended up bumping into somepony. I scrambled back up as I apologised.
"S-S-S-S-Sorry !"
"I think I should be saying sorry."
My heart skipped a beat.
She had a sword by her side, her eyes twinkling and the smile she wore, illuminated something within me. "Where are you off to ?"
I blushed as I looked at her. She was probably a guard. "I am having trouble finding Princess Luna's chambers."
She looked surprised. "Why ?" Fair enough. Can't trust any pony you bump into.
"The princess wanted something from her room."
"Oh." She was in deep thought. "Leave the report."
"But I hav-" Wait a minute. I never mention any report to her. I backed away.
She seemed amused at my reaction. "You do not need to be scared, I do not bite. Come, let's go and see my mother and sister."
I looked like an idiot when she said that. On her head was a tiara and she wore gold regalia...
"P-P-P-Princess C-Celestia ?"
At first, Princess Luna was planning to use me to surprise and get back at Princess Celestia but instead the opposite happened . For the whole duration of dinner I did not realise, I was staring at Princess Celestia, the whole time. Unfortunately Princess Luna took notice and at the end, Celestia sealed her victory.
"Silver ?" Luna and Galaxia looked up. I cursed myself. Back in the corridor Celestia asked for my name. Instead of saying the name Luna gave me, I said the name that I decide to give myself when I came here. I mean imagine telling an extremely pretty mare that you name was pet ?
"Y-Yes Princess ?" Luna, it seemed, is allowing me to speak freely for the duration of the dinner.
"Have you eaten ?"
"N-N-No."
"Here." Her horn was covered in a golden aura as it placed a chair and a plate of food, a bowl of salad, by her. Before I could do anything I was lifted in the air by her magic and placed next to her. Her hoof grazed my foreleg.
"Hope you enjoy." She said with a kind smile. My heart pounded in my chest as my cheeks grew warm.
"Thank you." I said, softly. My voice dripping with gratefulness. If only Princess Celestia was my owner. She is nothing like that monster she got for a sister.
Princess Luna suddenly woke up from her seat. "I am going to rise the moon now and then I am off to bed Mother, Celly." She then turned to me, her eyes gazing away from me. "Once you done eating, come to my chambers and will discuss were you will be sleeping." Her voice was icy, I could feel it.
And with that she left.
Princess Galaxia looked at Celestia confused. "I could have sworn she already brought the moon up some time ago."
"What could make her that upset" Celestia shifted in her seat. "Is it because I made Silver sit next to me ?"
That's when it hit me. Since Slaves are connected to their owners, they could read their thoughts whenever they felt like. And Princess Luna, decided to read my mind when I compared her to her sister.....
Oh I am so screwed. What is she going to do to me ?
I entered the Princesses chambers. Terrified would be an understatement to what I was feeling. What will Luna do to me ? I silently cursed myself as the door behind me made a sound. Fortunately, The sleeping form of Luna was not shifting from the abrupt sound.
Whew.
I slowly laid down on the carpet. What happened to the sleeping arrangements she wanted to speak about ? Honestly, I was actually worried that she would make me sleep outside, but the carpet is fine....
Whoa ! I felt my body rising off the ground, my vision covered with a bluish aura. Luna's horn was glowing with one of her eye's slowly opening.
"You seemed to have taken your time to eat."
No, I ate faster than a hungry lion because I was busy thinking about the types of torture you would do to me if I was late. Obviously, I did not say that to her.
"S-S-S-Sorry." The pain this time was brief. I really need to keep my mouth shut.
Luna raised her head up. She looked...neutral. Huh. That's surprising. I was expecting her to be absolutely furious for calling her a monster. I mean, thinking she was a monster.
"You can speak freely now Silver."
Wait. Did she just called me by my name ? Is she... I looked at her. Is she trying to be nice ? A small smile escaped from my face. It seems I impacted her in a big way.
Luna scowled, her cheeks turning slightly red. "Humph ! You should be grateful that I am giving you permission."
Well it is hard to show gratitude when you floating mid-air. I bowed my head. "I am very grateful for your kindness." Luna was not impressed.
"The gratefulness you showing is totally different from what you showed to my sister." Oooh, jealous are we now.
Off-guard, I was pulled towards her and dropped on the bed, inches from her muzzle. "Eeeep !" Why is she going on top of me ? My cheeks burning red. Luna smirked.
"Is it because you attracted to her beauty ? Her charm ?"
Actually I am attracted to her because of her kindness, personality and char- WHAT THE... My brain stopped functioning as Luna began to glow.
*FWOOMPH !*
What is going on with my wings ! Luna was unbelievably pretty. I couldn't form words to what I was seeing.
Luna gave a devilish smile as her muzzle pressed against mines.
" Would you now show me your gratefulness ?"
My heart was beating fast. A beautiful princess was on top off me. Her breath smelt of strawberry's. The twinkles of her eyes and her playful smile. She was teasing me. I never seen this side of Luna. At first I thought Luna was an arrogant and cruel monarch but seeing her like this...she is no different from her sister.
I smiled. "Thank you Princess." Luna was taken aback, blushing. "W-W-W-Well, I will accept it."
I smirked. "Your beauty is on par with Princess Celestia." Luna scowled. "On par ?" Her hoofs wrapping around my barrel, tightening as she pressed herself against me. "Eeeep !" My plan backfired as She began to glow.
I stared at her as she transformed once again to something even more beautiful. Luna waited for an answer, staring into my eyes.
"So ? Am I still on par with Celestia ?"
"H-H-How are you doing that ?"
Luna frowned. Probably expecting praise of her beauty. "Alicorns is a god-like race. We have so much of magic that it has to be released regularly. My three forms are all expressions of that. This form is when I am suppressing magic from dispensing at all. My everyday form dispenses magic steadily while my other form dispense magic at a higher rate."
I looked thoughtfully. "Does that mean Princess Celestia have three forms as well ?" Oh no. Should have not said that.
Luna began to nuzzle my neck. "W-W-W-What are you doing ?" I felt tingly and hot. "Eeeep !" She bit my neck. Hard. I tried to squirm out of her grip only for her to tighten her hold on me.
"Tell me Silver." Luna pushed my hair away from my eye. "Am I still on par with Celestia ?"
"W-W-Well...eeep !" Luna bit my ear. Why does it feel good and painful at the same time ?
" Mercy !"
Luna nuzzled my chest, her body pressing harder against mines. "It seems I need to force you now."
"You beautiful ! Better than Celestia !" I said, my breathing heavy.
Luna pouted as she reverted to her normal form. "Way to spoil the fun." Whew ! That was a close one. My cheeks were burning, knowing what she was going to do....
Luna laid her head on my chest as she shifted her body on mine.
"Princess can I go now ?" Luna yawned. "Go where ?"
"To my carpet." Luna pushed her muzzle into my neck. "From tonight you shall sleep on my bed to act as my personal pillow pillow."
I tried to protest but my mouth was clamped with her magic as she positioned herself to my right side, intertwining her hooves around my body. It hurt a bit. She still had her regalia on.
My cheeks were red. As I felt her heartbeat. I yawned. Sooo Soft.....ZZZZZZZ.
In the swimming pool sized tub with the princess. I might as well be a floating tomato in the water.
"Never shared a bath before ?" Luna said teasingly as she threw water on me. She was like a new pony. I mean I only met her yesterday but her personal interactions before and after is really apparent. I think Luna is those type of people and ponies that are like burnt marshmallows. Hard at first but once you get to know them, soft and gooey. My best explanation yet.
"Eep !"I felt Luna's hoofs wrap my barrel from behind, placing her head on top of mine. " Do I have to play the game again to get an answer from you ?"
I squirmed in her grip. "Sorry Princess ! , my mind was somewhere else." She released me. "Well then could you scrub my back ?" I threw water back at her. "A grown mare like you asking for help." I said as I dodged the soap thrown at me. Luna stuck out her tongue. "You my slave remember ? You have to do what I say."
I flinched at her reply. It was not intentional but it brought back what I read about slavery here and my exper....
"Sorry." I looked at Luna, her faced turned away. Did she just apologise ? "Sorry for what I did to you yesterday. I'm not exactly sociable like my Sister or as popular like her. I always acted stiff with strangers but my actions on you was wrong and horrid for a princess of my station. "
Luna looked at me, waiting for a response. I responded, with a hug, which surprised her. "I'll forgive you if you forgive me for what I did yesterday." Luna smiled. "Deal." We broke the hug a few minutes later.
"Silver ?"
"Yes Princess ?"
"D-D-D-Do you want to be friends ?" Whoa. That caught me off guard. "I-I-I-I never had a friend before so it would mean a lot." I could tell she meant it, her face was all red. She really wants to be my friends. I can tell, believe me, I've been betrayed by so call 'friends' many times. So I can tell the difference between sincerity and utter bull.
"I never had a true friend before too." I said, honestly. "Back home a lot of peop-ponies wanted to be my friends but for ulterior motives." I should be carefully when I speak about my past, thankfully Luna did not pry.
I held Luna's right hoof earning a surprise look from her. "Would you, Princess Luna, be my friend ?" Luna was blushing furiously, why ? I have no idea.
Luna was still in the bath and I was bored witless as I paced the bedroom. I decide to do some introspection and some pondering. After a minute I came upon realisation that 1. I will never be able to play Genshin impact and 2. This world does not make sense . It's full of contradictions of what little I know about the MLP universe. Let me explain.
In MLP: Next Generation, ponies were unable to use magic right till the end of the movie, which will only happen in three years time. But unicorns can use magic and I saw Pegasus flying outside. Another contradiction is, that Luna and Celestia, according to the history book I read yesterday, are only five hundred years old. But they were alive during the events of Friendship is Magic, which according to the movie I watched, was thousands of years ago. Also they look a bit different from the posters I saw. Also, there is no segregation of the pony tribes, they all living together, although it's clear here that the Pegasus is favoured with the earth pony being treated like dirt. Am I really living in Gen 5 ?
I sighed. "Where's Discord when you need him ?"
"Why, I'm right here."
I hit my head on the table as I turned around. "Please sir I am not in- Motherf#$@$ !"
Discord rubbed his head. "You could have screamed or jumped in surprise." I shrugged as he stretched his arms. "So, what do you need Thomas ?"
I explained to him about the situation. "Ohhhhh ! That's all ?" I rolled my eyes. "Yes Discord, that's all." Two chairs suddenly appeared as he clicked his fingers. "Have a seat Thomas."
"Discord ? What did you do ?" I felt a strange feeling around my body.
"Ahh...I see you powers are becoming attuned. I stopped time." Yeah, say it casually as if it's no big deal. "I don't want your Princess walking on us." Did you have to say it like that ? "Anyway let's get started, first let's clear all your questions and then we will speak about the other stuff that I came here for."
I held my hoof to my chest. "And I thought you came here because I called."
"Stop being a drama queen." I sat on the chair as Discord sat on his. "Okay, let me explain it to you, properly. This world is an alternate universe. Meaning, it differs from the original universe that it was created from. Now sometimes, the changes are small and insignificant but some alternate universes have ridiculous changes making extremely chaotic and dangerous, these dark alternates, as we like to call them, do not last long, because it's so messed up that it ends up getting destroyed by its inhabitants. Lucky for us we got the most chaotic alternate of all of the MLP universes !"
My brain reeled back. "M-M-M-Most chaotic ?"
Discord clapped in excitement. "Righto ! And it is your job to prevent the chaos from going out of control."
"My job ?"
A biscuit appeared in Discord's hand. *Munch* "You see, a universe that gets destroyed or becomes highly unstable could upset the entire multiverse, causing cataclysms upon cataclysms. So, Gods or guardians are sent to these dark alternates to look after them and keep the balance."
I let that sink in. "Want a biscuit ? I see you stressed out." I nodded, taking the biscuit. *Nom* "So am I a God or a Guardian because...I'm not meaning like I am ungrateful with what you have given me. I just do not feel like this all powerful being you say."
Discord looked thoughtful for a while. "One, you are a guardian not a god. In terms of power there is no difference but where there is a difference is what power that you hold. A god has a much wider skill set but they are restricted to talk with the inhabitants or make contact with the inhabitants of there respective world. They have to send representatives or talk indirectly. Guardians on the other hand are not bound by work or responsibilities to the extent Gods are, but they can be easily trapped, like in your situation. Guardians powers do not come instantly, you going to have to mature into it. Currently this world has three guardians. Two being cursed guardians and you, the Elder guardian."
"Elder guardian ?"
"You are a rare type of guardian. Since your elemental type is more than one. I think it was wind and water."
Huh. It corresponds with my secondary bodies. "Discord ? Is me being a slave preventing me from transforming into my human form ?"
Discord shook his head. "No, you doing it wrong. Remember, the human forms you chose with their specific elements. You going to have to channel that elemental power to change."
Great. I have the solution but will I be able to pull it off ?
I shut my eyes as I felt the wind surround me. Opening my eyes I stared at the mirror presented to me....
"Yessss ! I'm human !" I was in my Kazuah form. He was an anemo character. Even my voice changed. I pulled the sword from my side.
"Just so you know, Thomas, All the skills that both characters you chose is already available to you."
That feels like cheating but hey, I ain't complaining. Well, all my answers were answered, though I'm nervous about those cursed guardians that were searching for me. "Discord ? What must I do ? " I mean am I supposed to be gallivanting everywhere like batman ?
Discord chuckled. "Thomas or should I say Silver, this is not 'with great power comes great responsibility' life. I'll call you when you needed. Live your life, enjoy, you deserve it."
Discord gave a surprise yelp when I hugged him. "Thank you for your kindness, for everything." Discord smiled as he patted my head. "I remember saying that to somepony a loooong time ago."
"Did the pony give you a second chance at life as well ?"
"Yes." Discord's smile briefly disappeared. "When no pony else gave me a chance. Anyway before I go, you should turn back to your original form. If moon butt see's you like a human...."
Moon butt ? Oh he meant Luna. Lol. "Yeah, she would strangle me or something." I said, a small smile appearing on my face.
Discord put his paw on my shoulder. "Silver let me give you some advice. When you get chance, run away from this kingdom. This is the anomaly of this world and these Alicorns are dangerous."
"Dangerous ?"
Discord shook his. "Not in a bad way but you have to keep your identity a secret. What I mean is your powers. Guardians have the right to any throne as Alicorns are and the fact you are an eligible stallion to rule a mare dominated Kingdom. You will end up causing chaos, which is not bad for us but terrible for this world. I'm pretty sure the princesses are suspicious of you."
I shook my head. "The princess are actually not bad as you make them seem, Discord. I mean Celestia is unbelievably kind and compassionate . Princess Luna, well, once you get-"
Discord stopped me. "Thomas, I cannot hold this time magic any longer. So listen carefully. If Luna is a lion, then Celestia is the snake and Galaxia is the vulture. Do not trust them, especially Celestia. She is probably on to you."
Luna looked up as she placed her brush down. "Do what ?"
"How do you style your mane like that ?"
"With magic of course." Ha Ha Ha. I rolled my eyes. "That was not what I meant." Luna walked up to me. "Practice Silver, practice."
"Well, if you don't let me set your mane, I wouldn't be getting practise now would I ? " Luna poked my chest, softly. "You with my mane ? No ways." I stuck out my tongue at her. "Well then you should hurry up with your breakfast then before I eat it." Luna gave me a confused look. "Breakfast ?"
"Yeah." I pointed at the silver tray on the desk. "A maid came with this, so assuming it's your breakfast." Luna shook her head. "I do not recall ordering for my breakfast to be brought to my chambers." Oh.
"Then I guess it's mine." I greedily went for the tray only to be trapped in Luna's magic. The princess looked amused. "I'm running late right now so, it's seems I going to be skipping breakfast. But...." Her mouth right by my ear. "You are not allowed to eat it." She blew in my ear. "Eeep !" Luna giggled. "You make such cute noises." Ouch. That hurt my stallion pride there.
Luna released me from her magic. "There, it has been removed."
"Removed ?"
"Your slave mark I have removed it." I looked at Luna. "Why would...." Luna put her hoof on my mouth. "You my friend remember." Her cheeks were tinted red. "I mean it would be weird if my first friend was my slave."
"Can't argue with that." I said as I hugged her. "Thank you but don't you think you putting too much of faith in me ? I mean we only met yesterday, I could easily run away."
Luna raised an eyebrow. "Are planning to ?"
"Nope." I smiled. "Leave a beautiful goddess ? No way's" Luna turned a lovely shade of red. "Luna ? Are you okay ?"
"I-I-I'm F-F-Fine. I need to go now." Luna immediately teleport-ed away. Huh. Was it something I said ? I looked out of the window. I'm free. I could easily fly out of here. Discord did say I should escape if I get the chance but....staying is not bad....plus with Discord warnings I could be extra careful. Determination grew in me. "I'll stay."
I had the whole morning to myself. You know, walking aimlessly in a confined space. Luna's room is huge but being forbidden from going outside the room makes me feel claustrophobic. I did some reading, again. I found some stuff that I missed in my previous reading rush. For example, the slave that is freed is actually still in some form of connection with their owner. It takes one whole day for it to be permanently severed. It's been about half an hour since Luna left so I got some hours before we completely separated. I also read some information on guardians as well. It goes in depth on how to spot and identify a guardian and how to....dispose of it. At that point I shut the book. It seems some cultures just despise guardians.
Apparently we have some special markings on our body, a strike-shaped marking on the right foreleg. I had no such thing but when I begin to control the wind, it appeared, three bright white strike-shaped markings appeared. The more strikes, the stronger the guardian is. I concentrated more. A fourth and fifth mark appeared. Yes ! Discord was right when he said I would be god-like. According to the book, the highest recorded marking seen on a guardian was three. Hunters struggled but were able to subdue one strikes and two strikes but not three. I got five !
I furrowed my eyebrows. I recall correctly that Discord said there were only three guardians. Then again this book is old...does that means they manage to almost wipe us out ? I shuddered at the thought. The last thing thing I want is a bunch of ponies chasing me with pitchforks.
Oh ! I almost forgot. There is a cool trick I can do with the wind. I still could not control water so I decided to play around with the air. I can carry sound waves towards me, making any conversation in a certain radius crystal clear and so far my radius is the whole castle !
I slumped into the chair staring at the food on the tray. I'm so hungry ! But I can't touch the food. Luna would kill me....sooo bored.
You know what. Let's listen to someponys conversation. I'll pick random. I close my eyes as I raised my ears as back as they could go. I felt the wind currents...bingo !
Luna : What is the matter with you ?!!! Silver would never do something like that !
Galaxia : Calm down Lulu, listen to what your sister has to say.
Celestia : * Deep breath* I know you think I am jealous Luna but please listen to what I have to say. Some pony tried to
poison mother this morning.
Luna : W-W-W-What . Mother...*Distraught*
Celestia : Some pony tried to poison you as well Luna... Some maids spotted a tray table leaving outside your chambers
which was later found to have Alicorn-lethal poison .
Luna : *Sobbing* W-W-W-What are you trying to say ?
Celestia : The maids saw Silver taking a tray from that tray table into your room. I know you would never eat in your
chambers. I'm sorry Luna but I believe Silver is connected to all of this.
Celestia : I suspected Silver, the moment I met him in the hallway last night. The power radiating from him is....a cause for
concern.
Galaxia : What your sister says is true, Lulu. Even I felt it during dinner but only for a brief moment. Most likely due to the slave connection seal on him.
Luna : I-I-I-I removed the s-s-seal.
Celestia and Galaxia : You What !?
Luna : H-H-He is my friend !
Celestia : *sigh* Luna, I am your friend. Your best friend. Your sister. Silver, if that is even his name, is a pony you only met yesterday and even his sudden appearance was suspicious and almost immediately somepony is trying to poison mother and you.
Luna : I-I-I cannot believe it. I trusted him. H-He betrayed me ?
Galaxia : Where is Silver right now ?
Luna : *tone is hard and stern with mounting anger* He is in my chambers.
*Sounds of scraping, possibly chairs*
Celestia : Let's get some answer's before he escapes.
I opened my eyes wide. Crap ! They coming here ! I looked at the open window. Should I take it ? I never did anything wrong but it seems somepony is using me as a scapegoat. Aarggg ! Although I am innocent, I still have some, a lot of secrets. If they force information out of me, I'm done for. My head turned towards the tray. Maybe....Ohhhh. What I am about to do is so dumb.
Guardians have some resistance to poison. So having some won't kill me, right ? Eating the food will convey that I was unaware that it was poisoned. If I do it any other way, I will have to reveal my secrets.
My vision became blurry as I ate the last slice, the pain washing over me as I fell down. I don't blame Luna for thinking I betrayed her. I mean I only met her yesterday. Heh. Story of my life. My vision turned black as the doors burst open.
I was in a dark and cold prison cell. Eeyup, it seems my plan backfired in my face. I do not how or why, all I know right now is that my forelegs are killing me. Them being tied with chains is really uncomfortable. I regained conscious about 15 minutes ago and so far I have met no pony....
"It's seems you awake." From the darkness, Celestia and Galaxia appeared. They were not wearing their regalia, even their tiaras. There manes were tied in a ponytail.
I shifted in my bonds. I was becoming uncomfortable. Celestia's voice was emotionless and so was her expression. Her eye's were not twinkling. The same could be said about her mother.
"W-Where is Luna ?"
They ignored my question as they walked towards me as I struggled in my bonds. "Princess Luna believes that you are innocent but we do not. Your little stunt with the poison will not work us." Celestia's horn charges with magic. "You dare manipulate my sister's heart."
I screamed as the magic slash cut a deep wound across my left foreleg. The blood spluttering everywhere like a fountain, bathing Celestia with my blood. Tears were swelling in my eye's. The pain was too much. I did nothing wrong, why the torture..
Galaxia was stiff. She was not liking what she was seeing but kept her stoic appearance. Celestia removed my shackles forcefully as I screamed even louder. "I am going to say this once and you better give a truthful answer." The most terrifying part of this whole ordeal was not the pain and torture but Celestia. Her face was emotionless. No anger, no hatred...nothing.
"Who ordered you to poison my Mother and sister ?"
I coughed weakly. Princess Galaxia sealed my wound but it began to bleed. "I don't- ARGGGGHHH !" I clutched my face with my right foreleg as I fell down.
Celestia circled around me. "Your pretty face is now messed up now...."
The whole interrogation and torture went for over a hour. I said yes for everything, the pain was too much and so I ended up agreeing to everything she was accusing of and every time after question, she would make a slash on my body....
I was breathing heavily on the floor in my blood. My tears mixing with it. Galaxia left half way meaning there was no pony to patch me up. She probably could not take it. Pussy. Something broke in me, I do not what but it seems my view of others has changed. I got few minutes to live. Heh, better late than ever. Celestia pushes my body over exposing my barrel. "I think we done here Silver, Your execution will take place tomorrow. I got enough proof to show Luna, so she can see the pony you are."
I coughed blood. Galaxia appeared with Luna and a guard, looking at the scene in front of their eyes.....
"SILVER !" I coughed more blood as Luna rushed towards me with Galaxia explaining something to Celestia, I over heard some of the stuff. They captured the poisoner but there accomplice ran. I did not care for the rest, I was tired of this. My second life was suppose to be calm and relaxing and enjoyable. Not this bullshit.
I looked at Luna as she tried to heal me with her magic. Discord was right, I can't stay here. I will only end up causing more chaos. This place is an anomaly. I should be away from it, then staying in it. I tightened my eyes as a tear fell unto the floor. I made up my mind. When Luna heals my more serious wounds, I breaking for it. I felt my heart tinge with sadness by the thought of leaving Luna but I crushed it. I need to escape.
I felt the wind coursing around me, more violently.
"W-W-W-What is going on ?" Every pony looked at me in surprise as I stood up. The wind turned to gale force winds, disorienting every pony. I went into a crouch position, the ground beneath me cracking under the pressure. And then I launched my self into the air, causing a sonic boom in the cell, breaking through the ceiling and the next and the next until I was In the open sky.
This was my first two days in Equestria. Some parts of it was sweet but most it was dark and still gives me nightmares. But I will never forget Luna...and Celestia, that b*%$@.
Galaxia looked carefully at the mixed-matched Lord. She was furious, outraged......maddeningly mad. What made it more damming was the smirk plastered on his face. He wanted a reaction from her. She knew it. Instead she took a deep breath.
"Discord....I thought we had an agreement ?"
The lord of chaos rubbed his chin/ goatee as he lazed on her throne. "An agreement ? Hrnnn, I do not recall making any sort of pact with you."
"DISCORD !" Galaxia charged her horn. "Why did you not tell me he was the one ?"
Discord gave a confused face as an animated question mark hovered over his head. "Who's h-h-he ?" Galaxia somehow pulled him towards her, barely an inch apart.
"Stop playing games with me Discord ! You promised me that you would acquire a suitor for my daughters !"
Discord pushed Galaxia away returning back to the sitting on the throne. "I did keep my end to the promise and you blew it. Wait." A piece of white paper appeared in Discords claw. "More specifically Sun Butt blew it."
"According to the agreement you made, the suitor was suppose to arrive next month with a notice of his arrival."
Discord grinned as he shook his head. "Poor Galaxia, have you ever heard of the term backsys ?" The Lord of chaos dodged the charged magic blast as it destroyed the throne into nothingness.
Galaxia scowled. "I cannot believe you would stoop this low. How on all that is pure that I could put my trust in you. You are a disgrace with nothing but dishonour to your name. "
"Baby." A pair of black shades appeared on Discord. "Discord is how I roll."
Galaxia growled as she tried to blast the Lord of Chaos. "I would not be surprised that you are deceiving that colt as well"
"Nope ! Actually....." Discord clicked his paws as time slowed down, scratching his beard. "Hmmmmmm......actually I am kind of deceiving him just a little bit. But for his own good and as a favour. " Discord flew down to the Time-slowed Galaxia. "Whether you believe me or not, you and your daughters, including your entire kingdom is an anomaly in this world, a mistake, and it is Silver's job to eradicate said anomaly's"
Discord notice a tear forming on Galaxia before grinning. "Ah, you are a smart pony. So you knew. " The Lord of Chaos clicked his claws, returning time to it's normal state. "Then you know what I have to do. Normally this is Silver's job but as a dear fa-friend, I shall do it for him, since he is not available at the moment I will stand in for him. Aargg ! , if that stupid guardian never poisoned that tea, ah well, she will disappear as well."
Galaxia hunched over her hooves. Distraught and defeated as Discord guffawed at her expense. "You will never be a father to him or any pony."
Discord stopped laughing, stunned for a brief second before chuckling again. "Yes and I know the solution to that." Discord wrapped himself around her. "He needs a mother ! So if you want-"
*RUMBLE*
"Oh, the eradication of this anomaly has begun. Don't worry it is a painless affair for the ponies involved plus a free reincarnation pass ! "
The throne room doors burst open as two worried princesses galloped in. "Mother ! The kingdom is disintegrating and up in flam- DISCORD !"
Discord rubbed his ears. "Geez, you don't have to scream, I'm right here Moon butt. Wwoah !" Discord barley managed to escape the barrages of lighting bolts and sun flares. "You know this is pointless, you know right."
Galaxia gave a sad sigh as she looked at her daughters. They were putting on a brave face but she could see the fear in their eyes. "My daughters." Galaxia squeezed them in a hug. "I love you both so much but I am afraid there is nothing we can do. This is the end."
"Don't give up mother !" The princesses pulled away.
"What about Silver ? We need to find him ! We ne-"
Celestia looked at her mother again and she knew all was lost. "M-M-Mother" Celestia fell in her embrace, sobbing, followed by her sister.
Discord yawned at the 'family moment' before snorting. "Argg ! What a cliche way to go." The Lord of chaos clicked his claws as the trio of princess hovered in the air. Galaxia gave a shocked look at a grinning Discord. "You three are not leaving this universe until I say so"
Then in Galaxia's mind she heard his voice. "I need your'll for a little idea of mine."
And with that, Discord and the trio disappeared in a blink.
The kingdom of the princess disintegrated with its ponies vanishing in a cloud of black dust, leaving no trace of the kingdom, it's history, culture and legacy all gone. Everything and anything related to the kingdom disappeared as well. The anomaly was gone from Equestria and only time will tell when the next one will appear. Will Silver be informed of his true purpose ? Or will Discord continue to deceive ? What is he planning to do with the three princess ? Let's hope Silver will be able handle all the chaos coming his way.
Have you ever tasted dirt ? Well I have and let me tell you that it tastes like, you know, like dirt. Earthy too with a hint of small stones and if you lucky, earth worms as well. You, dear readers, are wondering why in my right mind would I go and taste dirt. Was I hungry ? A bet ? A dare perhaps ? No, no, no and no. I tasted dirt because travelling 300 miles per hour in a vertical drop towards the ground would, on default, chuck bags of dirt down your throat..
"Blarghwfff ! Ahhhhh, that's much better." I rubbed my tongue, attempting to rid the taste of soil. Let's never do that again. Sure flying is cool but I think I'm gonna stay on the ground for a while. Speaking of ground...I scanned my surrounding.
"How the heck did I survive an impact like this ?" I was in a deep crater, loose soil still tumbling down the ridges. My first thought was to get out of this self-made crater before thinking about...anything. Specifically the incident before this.
My heart began to beat faster. Panic attack. Great ! I internally groaned. Had to remind myself. Well done idiot ! I gulped deep breaths. "Calm down Thom-Silver. Calm down. Focus on getting out of this ditch. Yeah, Getting out of the ditch." The mantra worked, saying it continuously as I dragged my body up the slope.
"Made it !" Yelling an exasperated victory as I rolled onto the grass. My limbs were numb from exhaustion, specifically my wings. I mean that take off from ground zero should have ripped them off my body. It was kinda cool in a sort of 'cool but I am going to scream like a little girl ' way. I gazed at the day sky as the clouds moved with the wind. Looking around, I was in some sort of hilly grassland. With the kingdom to my rig- I squinted. Wait, what ! I gasped as I see it turn to some sort of black dust. It was quite a distance away from me but I knew It was the Via Lactea Kingdom , those towers I remember...and they were gone too. The whole kingdom disappeared revealing and leaving, more grasslands in it's place.
"What the hell is going on ?" I was in shock, which turned to dread shortly afterwards as realisation dawned upon me. "Luna ! " Every pony was...gone. A whole civilisation gone ! Guilt began to seep in. Was it my fault ? Was my escapade the cause of this ? Although Celestia did, you know, s-s-stuff to me. S-S-She o-o-only did it for her s-s-sister. Galaxia was neutral, she never really did any thing to me but neither has she helped me. Still, what about the other ponys ? I recalled the first pony I spoke to. "...Sweeping Star ! " My ears folded. "Is it my fault ?"
"Of course not Silver !"
"Ahhhhh !" I yelped as I fell backwards into the crater. "DISCORD !"
Discord floated towards me as he magically conjured two chairs and a table, spread with a ridiculous amount of food. "Silver, you need to calm down, here, I know you hungry. You know, witnessing the destruction of an anomaly does give you an appetite."
I stared glumly at Discord. "Don't you feel sorry for them ? I-I-I-I mean I just annihilated an entire nation. "
"HAHAHAHAHAHAH !" Discord began to laugh as he banged his claw on the table. "Silver, you surprise me sometimes. " I scowled at the Lord of Chaos. "Discord, this is not funny !"
Discord wiped a tear from his eye as he gave a smile at me. "Silly Silver. Why should we feel sorry for them ? In fact I bet my antler that they feel sorry for us. I mean since they are an anomaly of this world, they get a painless death without knowing it, well most of them anyway, and they get to choose their own fate. Reincarnation in this world or heaven. It's a win win."
Huh. That's.....actually not bad. Since the anomaly is gone, Equestria has a much less chance of experiencing doomsday's. I sat on the chair Discord offered me. But still, the guilt.
"I guess you right Discord but that does not change the fact that I killed thousands of ponies."
Discord gave a snort as he grabbed a bowl of ice cream from the oven. "You disintegrating thousands of ponies ? You not there yet kiddo. Don't worry."
I rolled my eyes. Still, the guilt vanished. "Then how did this happen ?" I said as I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie, only to get pie on my face.
"Tsk.Tsk. That is not the concerning matter right now." I licked the some pie of my face. "Mhmmmm. Apple pie."
Discord slithered towards me. "What are you going to do now ? The biggest anomaly is gone so your duty is somewhat over."
My heart split into two as I hung my head in shame. I realised why the kingdom collapsed and disintegrated. Because I failed my job. I was suppose to contain the anomalies, perhaps I really did destroy the Via Lactea Kingdom . It seemed that Equestria itself destroyed the anomaly, seeing my escape as form of defeat, failure to contain the chaos.
"Thomas ? Are you okay ?" I forced a smile. "I'm fine Discord." I took another cookie to let Discord know everything is okay. I silently made a promise. A promise that I would do my best to contain the chaos and save any ponies tangled with it. For Luna...
"Silver ?"
"Yes ?"
"You never answer my question. What's next ? The anomalies left don't really affect Equestria, there too small and insignificant, I think. Are you going to follow that dream of yours."
I nodded my head. If I ever encounter an anomaly, I would save him or her. But I have a goal now. "I'm planning to visit Zephyr Heights, maybe get a job there....and then whenever it takes me. Have a family I guess."
Discord puked rainbows. "Urgh, settle down ? You an immortal being for cotton candy sake ! Your humble ambitions in life is making me- Hatgtrujwd!"
I covered by face with my hooves as a spray of rainbow vomit washed over me. "Discord ! Arg, disgusting." I shook myself to get the rainbow muck off.
Discord shook his head. "Hey don't blame me, O pious pone."
I rolled my eyes as I gave a small smile. "Thank you for worrying over me Discord but that's all I want and besides, Zephyr Heights is a Pegasus kingdom, so I will easily blend in and in a few years I will get to meet the mane 5 !"
Discord scoffed. "Mane 5 ? Pah ! Let me show you the real squad who brought this Gen 5 world to Life." He clicked his claws, revealing a television set.
"Behold ! My Little Pony : Friendship is Magic ! Season 1 !"
I honestly have to say that duration of watching MLP : Fim , season 1, with Discord was awesome. I fully understand why people go crazy over it. It surprised me. Celestia and Luna especially. They were more mature than the ones I dealt with and more caring and Kind. Arghhh ! Too much of emotions flowing at the same time.
The TV set disappeared as Discord turned to me. "So, what do you think."
I gave him a sincere smile. "I really enjoyed it. Thank you Discord."
Discord grinned. "Do mentioned it ! So, I know this is sudden but-" Discord suddenly came right to my face. "Who do you think is the best pony ? "
Huh, never took Discord to be a hardcore fan. "From the mane 6 ?"
"No, from Equestria."
Hmmmm. I scratched my chin. Personally, I really liked Twilight sparkle. She's smart, pretty and has a good heart. " I think Twilight Sparkle is the best pony....uhhh Discord, not to be rude but somethings going on with your face."
It seemed like an anger mixed with fury but it quickly went back to normal. "Silver, your answer is absolutely off, wrong. Wronger than wrong."
I gave Discord a confused look. "Isn't there no right answer since it is a ponies opi-blmfff !" I felt a zipper on my mouth.
Discord made a tut-tut noise. "That's where you are wrong Silver. There is a correct answer. Fluttershy."
Fluttershy ? Well, she is cute. I like her as well but It's just preference. I unzip my mouth. "Discord-"
Discord gave a disappointing look. "Silver, I am your close friend and guide to this alien world. Trust me when I say the first thing you want to know is that Fluttershy is best pony. Come Silver, say it with me. Shout it on the rooftops : FLUTTERSHY IS BEST PONY !"
I looked at Discord, his eyes going all wacky. Eeyup, he is a fanatic. Might as well join him. Sorry Twilight.
"FLUTTERSHY IS BEST PONY !"
"FLUTTERSHY IS BEST PONY !"
"FLUTTERSHY IS BEST PONY !"
"FLUTTERSHY IS BEST PONY !"
It was morning, the rays were warm and gentle. Discord managed to whip up some tents for the night and so sleeping was comfortable. Now though, after breakfast, we had leave our separate ways for now.
"Do you really have to go for one week ?" I said.
Discord gave a soft smile. "Don't fret Thomas Alesia, I just got something I need to set up."
Ah well. I can't help it. Let's just hope the week flies by. "Oh, Discord ?"
"Yes Silver ?" The lord of chaos said as he magically made the camping site disappear.
"Well, after watching Friendship is magic, I realised I want to be a real pony. No shape shifting. The genshin impact thing was nice but made me feel fake. Like I had no identity. I want a permanent form. A form that's me."
Discord gave a knowing smile. "I know what you mean. I have the power to look like anything I want but It just never set well with me. So I decided to have a permanent form. I don't mind ponies thinking it's weird or scary. The fact that I have my own self-identity made it worth it. " Discord clicked his claws, revealing a mirror. "What do you think about the real you ?"
Wow, that was really fast. I looked at the mirror. I was a little shorter now. My coat was still steel grey and my hair was more white than silver, the lock of hair still troubling my left eye. That lock of hair was now a dark blue instead of red. My eyes matching it. I had more tufts of fur on my chest, tinged white. My ears as well, at the tips, were white. I open my wings revealing them to be normal except for my left wing. Right at the tip was a white spot, noticeable if I flew. I looked at my flank. My star-calligraphy-worded cutie mark was tinged with white, green and blue. No doubt symbolising my magic with wind and water.
"D-D-Discord is this the real me ? Back in my world I wasn't really attractive s-s-so why-"
Discord silenced me with a paw. ""Thomas Alesia, what you look now is based of your heart and Thomas you have a good heart, a heart of gold."
I hugged Discord, probably surprising him as I cried in his fur. "T-T-Thank you so much Discord ! I'm glad you consider me your friend. Thank you for caring me." I felt a pat on my head. Turning my head upwards I saw a smiling Discord.
"Don't worry Kiddo ! I'll always have your back !'"
After lunch (Which Discord conjured as a picnic basket), It was time for Discord to leave. "Now kiddo before I leave I got some some supplies for you to survive for the week." Discord clicked his claws as a pair of brown saddle bags wrapped around my barrel. "Oh almost forgot."
My eyes widen at the object in Discords paws/claws. A plain sword with the colour of my namesake.
"Ermmm. Discord, you do now I have hooves right ?"
Discord waved his paw. "You'll get used to it. Don't worry. Since you are planning to go to Zephyr heights, I will meet you there. Goodbye Thomas, for now. See you next week !"
I said goodbye back as he disappeared in a puff of smoke. I l gazed at the landscape to my left. " If Via Lactea Kingdom was north of Zephyr Heights then I should being left, I think. Welp. Pegasus kingdom here I come !"
It's barely been four hours since Discord left and I am already on the verge of becoming a snack. "Why is it always wolves ?" I ran as fast as I could, the forest becoming more denser and darker. There is at least three wolves tailing me. Flying was out of the question, since I did not know how to take off point blank. The sword was useless too since I did not know how to wield it. Holding the sword in my mouth was a big no-no. I had no experience whatsoever in sword fighting, well, besides countless of hours playing dark souls. It was just there, strapped against my side, the hilt, glinting by the occasional ray of light. Oh well. At least the wolves had a giant silver toothpick to clean of the bits of me from there canines.
"Woah !" I made a sharp halt, rolling my body to the left, dodging the forward lunge. "Where the hell you came from !" I squinted at the beast before me. It seemed my assumption of them being wolves was only partially correct. They had the physique and shape of one but that was where the similarity ended. Instead of fur, they had bark and leaves along with a pair of luminous green eyes.
"Ah great, I'm surrounded." One in front of me and two behind me. Oh no, they doing the shark-circle thing. I tensed as they encircled me, making it smaller and smaller. The smallest one of the three lunged at me. Fortunately I anticipated it, Unfortunately I barely dodged it as it's extended claws scratched my neck. My back was against a tree. Dammit ! Trapped like a blithering idiot. The trio of wolves approached me , forming a straight line, making sure that all escape routes were null and void
Holy pancakes. I'm hyperventilating now. Is this the end ? A clinging sound went by my side, catching my brief attention to my side. The sword ! Awkwardly, I grabbed the hilt with my mouth as I took a final stance. Urggg, what a ridiculous way to go.
All three wolves pounced me at the same time as I swung the sword blindly. Thankfully it caused them step back.
"Yea-" I realised in horror as the sword made a clink noise as it fell on the ground. I cursed my self silently as the wolves lunged at me. Celebrated to early there. I quickly raised my hooves to cover my face from the trio attack.
*Shlick !*
I felt liquid splatter all over me, the smell of tree sap. Raising my head up, I saw the two wolves backing off and retreating. The middle one was floating in the air....
"Good lord." The sword was impaled in it's stomach, green liquid pouring from the wound. What the heck is going on ? Did the sword move according to my movements ? I waved my right hoof, the floating body following suit. I gave a chuckle and a sigh of relief as I collapsed against the tree. "Whew ! That was a close one." I attempted to recall the sword but it was only after a couple of attempts did I manage to levitate it towards me. The concept was simple. Whenever I lift my right hoof I feel a tug. Pulling the tug allowed me to control the sword. Analysing the floating sword in front of me made me realise that it was using my wind magic to power up. Besides the fact that the blade had a green glow along the sharp side of the blade, I could also feel a slight breeze surrounding it. "Ha" I said weakly, realising the tug, the sword falling to the ground. "Discord was right. I did get the hang of it."
A wave of exhaustion hit me as I woke up. "Urggg." It seems using the sword is physically taxing and magically consuming of my wind magic.
"Well, all's well." I dusted by saddlebags. They were squashed and mangled but nothing broken. "Now to find a place to ca-"
"You got to be fricken kidding me !" The sound of wolves howling was sound-wrecking. On the slope was 5,6,7,8....15 wooden wolves slowly coming down.
I narrowed my eyes at the two accomplices. "So you brought back up, huh." I held the tugging sensation as the sword levitated from the floor, glowing. I felt a bit cocky. " Bring how many wooden Pinocchio's as you want. I fricken played all the Dark souls games to know how to whip your asses."
We charged at the same time.
I gazed at the massacre, dead wolves littered around me. The ground sticky with tree sap. I had scratches everywhere and a fairly deep gash on my left hoof. I was tired, bone-dead. My muscles were screaming, and my magic almost depleted.
I felt sick at all the carnage, feeling guilt at what I had done but it was life or death. Anymore of them and I would have been overwhelmed.....
*Boom*
*BOOM*
*BOOM*
What the hell ? I gaped at the giant figure on top of the slope. It must be over one storey tall ! It was a white wolf with leaves and other fauna covering it's body. It's re glowing eyes staring own on me. I could feel the wind obeying it's command as it swirled around it.
I carried myself up as I used my sword as support. It gave a loud growl. "Here we go again."
Death. A concept that most people forget until it is breathing down on their necks. It is only at that moment they realise, a rude awakening of sorts. They will then viciously try to find a way out, to outsmart death ? Laughable. No one, no pony for that matter can escape death. It’s game set and match….
I coughed blood as I leaned weakly against my sword. “Urgghgh, What am I even saying ?” The wolf growled at me, unscathed by my efforts to bring it down. In fact most of the time I was dodging it’s relentless attacks and gale force winds it was throwing at me. Tiredness was upon me, my lungs were hurting along with a couple of broken bones.
“Huh. Guess this is the end….again.” Why am I tasting fear in my soul ? I mean I already experienced death before, albeit it being painless, I know it’s not the end.
The giant wolf pounced once again. I was too slow to roll out of it’s way.
“Ackkkk !” I felt it’s canines sinking into my body. The pain, unbearably torturous. I wiggled and twisted, using my floating sword, albeit faltering in movement to prod it. The prodding worked and it spat me out against the tree. I heard a crack and immense amount of pain generating on my right wing. Drat, It's seems flying is out of the option as well. Should've escaped with those wings when I spotted the wolf. Why do I always have to so naive ? It's wind magic surrounded me, lifting me up higher and higher. I was above the trees.
What is trying to do ? " You got to be kidding me !" The wolfs mouth was opened wide, in its centre a green ball of swirling winds was forming, growing bigger every second.
Mr Big Bad Wolf wasn't trying to eat me. He was trying to blow me away....into pierces of flesh and gore. Literally and figuratively. Think Thomas, THINK ! Okay ! I got a really stupid idea. As I fell towards the sphere of fierce winds, I called upon the last drops of power I had into the blade, forming whirls of gale force winds around the blade as I neared the wolf.
My blade collided with the sphere, Plunging me into a cloud of darkness.
"I AM THE DARK LORD ! THOSE WHO DO NOT SURRENDER WILL BE DESTROYED, INCLUDING YOU !"
What the hell ? I groaned as I shakily stood up, every part of my body on fire. I was in a cage. A really rusty cage. I stared at the ranting pony in front of me as he screamed like a lunatic. He wore a black cloak that covered his whole body. His muzzle snake-like. My jaw fell. "Dark Lord, Black cloak and snake-like muzzle." That and I could sense some chaos on him. Definitely an anomaly. "Uh....excuse me ?"
He definitely heard me as his head whipped towards me fast, so fast that he tripped on his cloak and fell flat on his rump. I could not help but laugh. Is this really Voldemort ?
He scowled at me while he got back to his hooves. "How dare you mock the Dark Lord ! Avocado Conundrum !" Are you serious ? I laughed knowing full well that spell was suppose to kill. "Yo, Voldemort, it's Avada Kedavra. I mean, what does Avocado Conundrum do anyway. Beans your foe with Avocados ?" *SPLAT !* Had to open my mouth.
"Haahahahahahha ! Fool, do not underestimate my throwing abilities....and my Avocados ! Oh, my name is Top Riddle ! Not Moldymort."
"Voldemort." I corrected as I wiped the Avocado off my face. I could not help but smile when he said his name. Tom or should I say Top than began to pull the rusty cages with a rope.
"Ohhhh, the mistress will be so pleased that I managed to catch a trespasser." Top said to himself.
Wait. That is interesting. Voldemort has a master ? This Equestria is messed up. " I thought you had no master ?"
Top Riddle scowled at me. "You weird you know that ?"
You calling me weird ? I restrained to retort and so I switched gears.
"Who is your mistress ?"
"Why, the princess of this forest of course !" He said with pride as he a gave a big smile. Good god. What a creepy smile.
He obviously saw my expressionless face before he scowled again. "Are you serious ? Have you not heard about Princess Fluttershy ?"
"No I di- Wait say that again !" Did he just say what I think he said ?
"So Princess Fluttershy does ring a bel- why are you banging your head !" Top looked at me worriedly as I bashed my head.
*Bang !*
"Don't worry about meeeeeee !"
*Bang !*
"I'm just having a fricken MELTDOWN ! This world is going to make go FRICKEN CRAZY !"
*Bang !*
Top looked at me, concerned, at my crazed expression. "Looks Like I need to hurry up to the mistress to heal your mental illness."
*Bang !*
"I'm fine ! Tooooooootalllllly Fiiiiineeeeeeee !"
*Bang !* *Bang !* *Bang !*
Top Riddle sighed as he pulled the cage towards his destination. "It seems the Avocado broke him."
It's weird. I mean really weird. Honestly, this anomaly is the craziest yet. The sweet and shy Fluttershy is a princess who has a ponified Voldemort look- a- like henchman. I could understand why Discord said this was the most chaotic universe.
I sighed as my head pressed against the bars. My cage was on some sort of platform- pier thing going into the lake. It was beautiful. The mountains in front of me, towering the lake and surroundings. Behind me, a small clearing with the dark green forest as it’s background.
It actually got me thinking about the kingdom Discord promised me. I want my kingdom to be he-
Ah. This place is already taken. God dammit Fluttershy.
Now...what must I do ? Getting out of here will not be a problem. Top Riddle forgot to take my sword away. Idiot. He was too busy beaning me with avocados to notice. OK. The way I see this situation is in two distinct paths. I can either escape and flee. I don’t need to worry about this anomaly. Discord said that the rest of the anomalies won’t really affect the world. They do have the chance of becoming a destructive problem but probability of that happening is slim. My second option is to just let things continue as is. I really want to see this version of Fluttershy and I can always flee if everything goes south anyway.
Hmmmmm....
Nah. I should leave. Two days have went by already. I need to be in Zephyr Heights in five. Oh well....
I imbued my sword with the wind. “ Okay, Let’s get the hell outta here.” The sword swung in a wide arc, cutting the bars like butter.
“Ahhhhh, to be free again.” I stretched my wings. * Crack* “ARGH !” I stumbled from the pain. Looks like flying is out of my cards. I really wanted to fly over the lake and mountains.
“Oh boy.” I said, tired from just thinking the miles of land i had to cover. “The creepy forest it is th- wait.” I squinted my eyes. Some pony was coming out of the forest. I wonder who it cou- ”.
“ AVOCADO CONUNDRUM ! ”
Ah. Had to open my mouth. It’s the Avocado Lord.
I sliced the avocado projectile in half. “I’m sorry Top. You gonna have to do better than that to defeat me.”
Top Riddle looked at me with disbelief, his gaze on my floating sword. “ When did you get a floating sword !? ”
I smiled as I walked towards the trembling Top, purposely dragging the tip of my blade against the ground. Honestly, I shouldn't be doing this but, hey, it’s fun. I aint gonna kill the guy. Just going to shoo him away.
“I knew it ! You with the Sapphire Empire !”
Huh ? I stopped.
Top Riddle gasped as if he realised something. “Your the Assassin ! ”
I gave him a confused look. “The Assassin ? I think you getting this al-”
“Your’ll never succeed in hurting her majesty !”
“.....”
Is this guy nuts or something ? That’s it. I’m wasting time here. I lifted the screaming Top Riddle with my wind magic and tossed him into the lake behind me.
*SPLASH*
“In the name of the Princess stop !”
* SPLASH*
I chuckled as I looked backed. He somehow managed to slip on the bank, falling into the lake again. “Who and what army is going to stop me Riddle ?” I hollered.
I chuckled, shaking my head as I continued towards th- Wwoah. Small white figures began to emerge from the forest. Bunnies ? They were at least a hundred of them. No a thousand is more like it and all of them were staring at me.
I smiled nervously. “Uhhhhh...I’m just gonna leave now...”
A bunny stepped forward (hopped ?) . “In the name of her majesty, Princess Fluttershy, you are under arrest for espionage and assassination attempt of her majesty, Princess Fluttershy.”
How did it turn up like this ? “Ok. Mr Bunny, I think there’s been a misunderstanding here, so let me be on my way and no rabbit or pony will get hurt, happy ending for everyone. ” I said it as a threat. I’m too tired for this sort of bullshit right now. I need to go now !
The bunnies pulled something from there sides. Tiny sliver glinting swords, held firmly into their paws.
No bloodshed was needed. No sword was swung. I simply raised all the sword-wielding bunnies of the ground and made them orbit around me. It was fun.
"It can't be." One of the bunnies said. "A guardian" Another one murmured.
I grinned as all the bunnies began whispering to each other. They sure were freaking out.
"Top Riddle, warn the princess ! He's a freaking guardian !"
Dammit ! Totally forgot about Top. He was running for the hills. I sighed. Too far for me to do anything about it. I released the bunnies from my magic, dropping them unto the ground since the drop was low.
Immedialy after they recovered the bunnies started to panic and began to run away from me. Some even jumped into the lake in fear. Wow. Such brave bunnies The rest just stood there, frozen by my presence.
I looked at them with an amused expression on my face. "Don't worry guys, I'm not going to hurt you," I said calmly. It actually hurt that they were scared of me but then again I did give them plenty of reasons to do so. "Just go back to your burrows and your Princess and I'll be on my merry way outta here." I was wasting time here.
They didn't move. Their eyes were glued onto me.
"You're not a normal guardian. You're something else. Three strikes for a stallion......that's unheard of. " One of them whispered.
For a stallion ? Am I in some RGRE novel ?
I sighed. "Yeah, that's right. I'm a powerful stallion and blah blah. Can your'll leave now ? I've got no intention of hurting any bunny here. Just go home already." I said.
Some of the bunnies moved their ears but they still stayed where they were. God dammit. Are they stalling for time ?
"We don't know why you really here...but we'll defend this land against you if need be..." Another one bunny said.
Great. Now they are threatening me. Definitely stalling me. "Guys, I literally just said moments ago I want to get outta here."
The bunnies reached for their swords.
I sighed again. This was getting fricken annoying. "Okay, you asked for this." I took a deep breath and focused my mana in top of the charging bunnies. Then I released it downward in a wave pressing bunnies against the ground. The moment the air pushed them against the ground , they all struggled, some were screaming in defiance and others fell down. Eventually all of them fell unconscious.
Damn.That was too close. I hope they will be ok. I stared at the bunnies that littered the ground. I walked over to them and picked up one of the bunnies. Just in case. I felt a heart beat. Whew. They alive.
"Hey! What did you do ?!" A voice called out. I turned around and saw Top standing there. Ho ho ho. The pony of the hour.
"Nothing Top." I levitated my sword leaning it on my back. "They just suddenly fainted. Nothing to worry about." I replied, grinning as I approached him. What I was doing was extremely immature but Top had it coming. His face was getting irritating to look at. "It was foolish of you to think you could come back and defeat me." I said with arrogance. It was true you know.
I stopped, confused, when Top began to smirk. "I know, but she can." Top Riddle moved aside, revealing a mare.
Stunned is a shallow word to describe what I was feeling. It was Fluttershy. Princess Fluttershy. She looked a bit different. Her mane was pink but became green at the end. Her chest was more white than yellow and appeared to be very fluffy. She had light brown freckles on her cheeks. Her wings were large, swirling with her original yellow color but with brown. She were a golden tiara and on her right foreleg were.....
The situation I found myself in reminded me of the Western classics I used to watch back in my junior years. You know, two opponents, ten steps apart. Facing each other with stiff faces and a lot of squinting, their hands ready to whip out their pistol at any given moment to shoot till the other dropped.
"Why are your eyes doing that ?"
I'm squinting dammit ! You ruined my cowboy moment.
"Top, I'll take it from here. Inform the council that I will be running a bit late."
Top Riddle was hesitant at first but did not protest. His monarch said it with her usual soft and kind tone but he knew better. She wasn't asking.
Top did a slight bow. "As you wish my Princess."
He shot me a dirty look as he galloped away. The princess is gonna beat you up ! His eyes seemed to say.
He might be right about that. Or not. The facial expression of Fluttershy right now was one would use on a puppy who chewed on something that he shouldn't be chewing.
Maybe I can resolve this ?
"Princess, I think there has been a misunderstanding here. I am just a traveler passing through. I would never kill or assassinate anypony."
She frowned.
Dammit. Shouldn't have said that last part. "L-L-L-L-Let me rephrase that ! I'm not an assassin. The bunnies attacked me first !"
I waved my hoof wildly at the ground around me….where the hell the bunnies went !?
"I'm sorry."
I froze at her statement. What the hell ?
"I know you are not here to assassinate me or hurt anypony although I am upset about how you dealt with the bunnies. Top can be wild when he wants to but he means well. So on his stead I ask you to please forgive him."
"…"
This is awkward. I want to leave.
"I accept your apology Princess. I will take my leave." I turned…except I couldn't.
What the heck ? I looked down, seeing some sort of plant wrapping around all four of my hooves.
"I-I-I cannot let you leave."
Fluttershy looked me in the eye. She was smiling but her eyes…tears were falling.
The strikes on her hoof began to glow even brighter.
I felt the plants tightening their hold on me, creeping higher.
I sighed. Should I leave ? Ha. I sound like an overpowered munchkin. But am I right ? I mean sure she is also a guardian but I'm special. Discord clearly said I was this alternate world's protector. He did mention other two guardians hunting him though….
"Sorry Flutters, but this world is under my care. You'll get nothing from killing me."
Fluttershy was stunned that I knew her nickname but that was followed by a confused expression.
"K-k-kill you ?"
Now's my chance ! I applied pressure to my bonds.
"………"
I gritted my teeth. I can't break it !
"Resisting will only make it worse." Fluttershy said, her voice laced with concern.
"Ack !" The bonds were tightening at a faster pace. This fricken hurts.
"Tell me your name."
I shot her a glare. I'm in pain here and you want my name ?
She was on the verge of crying. "P-please…I don't want to hurt you. Please tell me your name."
Then don't ! Argggg. "S-silver. My name is Silver…."
I fell on my side immediately as the vines retreated from my body. The pain subsided much to my relief but I felt something else. Something disturbingly familiar…
I heard her hoof steps coming closer and closer. Stopping by my side. I felt her hoof gently pushing my muzzle to face her.
" Silver…"
I felt my fur stand on end. All of my attention was diverted to her voice. I felt it. She had control over me !
"Calm down !" Fluttershy said as she saw my dreadful expression. "I won't hurt you. Promise ! It's more of an insurance. Please…."
"Why the hell do you need insurance !? I just wanted to leave this wretched place ! Is that too much to ask ? What do you even want from me !!!"
Fluttershy flinched at my barrage of questions.
"I-I-I need money."
Did I hear right ? Money ?
"Are you FUCKING serious !!!!!!! What do you want me to do ? Fricken mint coins !!?"
Fluttershy was on the verge of tears. "I have no choice ! If I sell you then I pay off the tax but if I offer you to her, my lands will be free from the Sapphire kingdom."
I calmed down. It seemed it had something to do with her kingdom's relationship with the Sapphire Empire. That explained Top Riddle's behavior. She had no choice. The fact she chose the latter meant she cared. She was Fluttershy.
"Sorry for erupting like that." I was still upset but I couldn’t really blame her for being desperate.
Fluttershy seemed surprised by my apology.
"But I am selling you to slavery ! You have a right to be angry. "
I shook my head. I've been through worse. Torture for example. I shivered at that thought as the old memories began to surface. Celestia with her emotionless mask and cold eyes…..that was etched into my mind. Slavery ? Pah ! A walk in the park. " How bad can it be ?"
Fluttershy looked at me as if I was crazy. She was probably right.
The figure stared into the mirror appreciating her own beautiful form.
Ponies would die for my beauty. No stallion or mare would reject my companionship. My power is unstoppable, my reach is unfathomable….
The figure smiled at her reflection. All was well.
*Knock Knock*
Ah. Just on time.
"You may enter…"
The door was opened silently by said visitor. There was shuffling, followed by a thunking sound. The sound of a head touching the marble floor.
"Princess." The bowed pony said. "The tax collector is en route to Wodenlandt kingdom."
The Princess smirked. "She refused and is now paying the price. Are you sure her kingdom will be unable to pay ?"
"Yes, your highness. Our experts confirmed it. The Forest kingdom is having an economic crisis right now."
The Princess inwardly chuckled. The WodenLandt kingdom relied heavily on their timber and various woods to export. Their main buyer being the Sapphire Kingdom. She obviously ended that swiftly.
"Good. You will be handsomely rewarded. You may leave."
"Thank you. Your highness."
The pony left her bedchambers. His hoof steps echoing as he went.
The Princess looked out of her window. "Game, Set and Match Flutters. Game, Set and Match. There is nothing that can save you from what’s going to come."
